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The Norwegian Food Safety Authority

The Norwegian Food Safety Authority is the government supervisory body for food safety.

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First wounded soldiers from Ukraine arrive

The first wounded soldiers from Ukraine who are due to receive treatment in Norwegian hospitals have arrived in Norway.

The National Budget 2023: Boost for the mental health and substance abuse fields

The government is prioritising health and addiction services, and is to commit NOK 300 million to strengthening the area.

Norway introduces ban on marketing of unhealthy food and drinks towards children

The new regulations designed to protect children and young people from the marketing of unhealthy food and drink came into force on Saturday, 25 October.

Minister Vestre visited Kyiv and signed a health partnership agreement with Ukraine

Norway and Ukraine have recently signed an agreement on a health partnership. The agreement was signed in Kyiv on Tuesday, July 1.

Norway receives award for the evacuation of Ukrainian patients to Norway and other European countries

Since August 2022, Norway has offered regular weekly flights to European countries to evacuate Ukrainian patients. The European Commission has described the flights as a mainstay of Europe’s civilian support to Ukraine. Today, Norway together with

State budget for 2025: Norwegian government boosting hospital finances: waiting times to be slashed

In the state budget for 2025, the Norwegian government is proposing to increase operating allocations for hospitals by NOK 5.5 billion compared to the balanced budget for 2024. You would have to go back to 2008 to find the closest comparable

State budget for 2025: Norwegian government making arrangements for 1,500 round-the-clock care places

In the state budget for 2025, the Norwegian government is proposing a commitment framework of NOK 3.25 billion for investment subsidies, corresponding to around 1,500 round-the-clock care places.

State budget for 2025: Historic investment in our shared health service

Health is one of the primary investment areas in the proposed national budget for 2025. Among other things, the Norwegian government is proposing to increase funding for hospitals by NOK 5.5 billion compared to the balanced budget for 2024. You

Three Nordic health ministers today launch a Joint Nordic Guidance for Public Officials on Interacting with the Tobacco Industry

Tobacco use remains a leading cause of preventable death and disability as well as social health inequalities in the Nordic countries, and in the recent years new harmful nicotine products have entered the Nordic markets.

First Lady Olena Zelenska and Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre visited youth services

The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, this week visited Headspace, a counselling service in Oslo, together with the Minister of Health and Care Services, Jan Christian Vestre. Headspace is a low-threshold service for young people aged 12-25 and

National budget 2026: Over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly

In the 2026 state budget, the Norwegian government is proposing over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly. Funds are being allocated for grants to provide 1,500 nursing home places , subsidies to upgrade private homes, improved hearing care, and

Norway to receive more patients from Gaza

The Norwegian Government has decided to accept up to 15 new patients from Gaza.

Norway bans marketing of unhealthy food and drinks to children

A regulation that prohibits the marketing of unhealthy food and drinks that is particularly aimed at children has today entered into force.

Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

Norway is extending its cooperation with the EU on transporting Ukrainian patients to Norway and other European hospitals for medical treatment. Norway will continue the medical evacuation operation until November 2024.

Norway invests NOK 240 million in global pandemic preparedness

Norway is increasing its support to the Pandemic Fund by NOK 240 million for the period 2025-2027. This will strengthen the global, regional and national readiness and response to new pandemics and severe cross-border disease outbreaks.

Challenges and Opportunities in Global Health

In a world increasingly shaped by conflict, climate change, financial constraints, and growing mistrust in science, the global health landscape faces both unprecedented challenges and transformative opportunities. As evidencebased decision-making

Norway to extend agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

The Norwegian Government has decided to extend its agreement with the EU on the evacuation of Ukrainian patients until 31 March 2026. In addition to transport for medical evacuation, Norway is providing expertise and deliveries of medical equipment,