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Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients

The Norwegian government extends the agreement with the EU on medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients until 30 April 2025. Norwegian air transport has accounted for almost half of the evacuations from Ukraine to European countries, and Norway is

Entry restrictions and coronavirus measures in the municipalities to continue

The Norwegian Government has decided to keep downscaled TISK (test-isolate-trace-and-quarantine), as well as the current entry restrictions.

National budget 2026: Three concrete budget measures for better and more accessible GP services

The government proposes to allocate NOK 115 million to renew, strengthen and improve GP services. In addition, the government wants 16- and 17-year-olds to be exempt from paying for GP appointments and out-of-hours medical services.

National budget 2026: A hospital budget for faster hospital care

The government is proposing to strengthen the hospitals’ budget framework by NOK 3.4 billion in 2026. This will help ensure shorter waiting times and better cooperation between specialised health services and municipal services.

Revised National Budget: NOK 250 million to bolster the Northern Norway Regional Health Authority

As part of its revised national budget, the Norwegian government is proposing an increase in its funding to the Northern Norway Regional Health Authority through a permanent grant of NOK 250 million. This proposal is in light of the challenging

Revised National Budget: Waiting times to be reduced – the government strengthens hospitals with NOK 2 billion

The government wants to reverse the trend and reduce hospital waiting times. This is why it is proposing total additional funding of NOK 2 billion for hospitals in its revised national budget.

Revised National Budget: Boosting access to diabetes medications and reducing national insurance user fees

The government’s revised national budget contains proposals for individual grants for the diabetes medication Rybelsus and the rationing of Ozempic in pharmacies.

Booster dose to be offered to all adults

The Norwegian Government is making provisions to offer all people over the age of 18 a booster dose.

Norway launches climate commitments in the health field

During the UN’s Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, COP26, Norway has today joined the Climate Conference’s Health Programme. The Health Programme has launched several measures to strengthen health systems to enable them to tackle climate change.

Norway proposes ban to protect children from the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages

The Norwegian government today sent on public consultation a proposal to ban the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages aimed at children under the age of 18.

Revised National Budget: Government announces changes to the ALIS subsidy

More and more Norwegians are becoming general physicians, recruitment of GPs has never been higher. This year, more than NOK 560 million has been allocated to the subsidy scheme for doctors specializing in general practice. In the revised national

The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety

The Norwegian Scientific Committe for Food Safety was established by the Ministry of Health on 1 April 2004 when the administration of food saftey in Norway was reorganised.

The Norwegian System of Patient Injury Compensation

The Norwegian System of Patient Injury Compensation, NPE, is a public agency under the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services.

Web page: http://www.npe.no/

The Norwegian Medical Products Agency (DMP)

The Norwegian Medical Products Agency (DMP) is the competent authority for pharmaceuticals and medical devices, as well as blood, cells, and tissues.

Meld. St. 10 (2012-2013) - High Quality - Safe Services

Quality and Patient safety in the Health and Care Services

The Department of Public Health

The main tasks of the Department of Public Health relate to health promotion and preventive efforts at the population level, as well as health analyses.

Director General Line Vold

Norwegian collaboration with EU in the area of health

The European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement is one of Norway's most important international agreements, and cooperation with the EU is of great importance to Norway. Through this agreement, Norway is fully integrated into the EU single market through

The Department of Digitalisation

The Department of Digitalisation has the overall responsibility for the coordination of the work on digitalisation of the healthcare sector. Digitalisation is a key tool for improving efficiency and further developing the health and care services

Director General Lars Bjørgan Schrøder