Speeches and statements

Norwegian participation in Be He@lthy Be Mobile

NCD, Non-communicable diseases, have become a global challenge. Norway has adopted an NCD Action Plan that integrates both preventive as well as curative measures. We are in the process of establishing national targets in order to reach the global

By Minister of Health and Care services Bent Høie

National statement of Norway at the World Health Assembly

President, Norway welcomes the topic of this year's general debate. The evidence of adverse effects of climate change and air pollution on health is growing: WHO now estimates that over 7 million people die prematurely every year due to outdoor and

By Minister of Health and Care services Bent Høie

Challenges and Opportunities: Furthering A Rights Based Approach to HIV

Executive Director Michel Sidibé Excellencies, Mr. Chairman/Madame Chair, Ladies and Gentlemen, Norway is an active partner in the global HIV response, - standing by the commitment made in the UN to secure Universal Access to HIV prevention,

mHealth meeting with WHO and ITU

I am pleased to welcome you all to this mHealth meeting. An especially warm welcome to our guests from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). I appreciate that you have had the opportunity to meet us