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New target for waiting times in hospitals: Patients should normally have received treatment or have started treatment within 60 days
The Government is setting a new target for waiting times and introducing new measures to ensure quicker access to healthcare services. Through “Rett på time” ("Right to an Appointment”) and “Mitt s...
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Key measures to curb the need for labour
In Helsepersonellplan 2040 (the Health Personnel Plan 2040), the Government proposes a number of measures to curb the need for labour. Here are some of them.
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Key measures to increase the supply of labour
In Helsepersonellplan 2040 (the Health Personnel Plan 2040), the Government proposes a number of measures to increase the supply of labour. Here are some of them.
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How the Government will ensure sufficient health personnel
In Helsepersonellplan 2040 (the Health Personnel Plan 2040), the Government is launching more than 150 measures to address the expected shortage of personnel in the health and care services. ‘Altho...
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The Government asks hospitals and municipalities to update health emergency preparedness plans
The Government is instructing the regional health authorities to review updated emergency preparedness plans in the health and care sector together with the municipalities. The plans must be streng...
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Norway strengthens emergency preparedness at 1,000 hospitals in Africa
Norway is providing NOK 30 million to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) programme for basic emergency care. The funding will help strengthen life saving skills at around 1,000 hospitals in five...
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The Tobacco Products Directive enters into force in Norway on Monday 30 March
The Directive contains measures such as new health warnings, prohibitions on certain additives and measures to combat illicit trade. Norway remains exempt from the EU ban on tobacco for oral use.
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Norway Continues Medical Evacuation of Patients from Ukraine
Norway is continuing its cooperation with the EU on the medical air transport of Ukrainian patients for treatment at hospitals in Norway and across Europe. Following a request from the EU, the Norw...
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Finnish–Norwegian resolution on public health-based drug policy adopted by the UN
Placing greater emphasis on prevention and a holistic approach to treating people who use illicit drugs are key elements of the resolution.
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Norwegian health service provides life saving assistance to Ukraine
This week, Norway received its 500th patient who was medically evacuated from Ukraine.
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A new chapter in the French-Norwegian collaboration
On February 2nd 2026, the French and Norwegian health ministers met and signed a declaration marking the intention to work in partnership to address major health challenges, and to promote mutual i...
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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 transformativ...
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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 ent...
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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.
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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 s...
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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 upgrad...
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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 l...
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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...
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National budget 2026: NOK 140 million more for mental health
The government proposes to increase funding for mental health by NOK 140 million to make support more accessible and to ensure that children and young people living in child welfare institutions ha...
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National budget 2026: The government proposes increased loan authorisations of around NOK 26 billion to start five new hospital projects in 2026
In the 2026 National Budget, the government recommends granting loans for five new hospital projects, with a total investment framework of nearly NOK 29 billion. This applies to: phase 3 at Sunnaas...
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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.
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Norway to receive more patients from Gaza
The Norwegian Government has decided to accept up to 15 new patients from Gaza.
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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 special...
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Revised National Budget: NOK 32 million proposed for online doctor trial
As part of the strategy to improve GP services, the government has introduced a trial scheme for online doctors. In the revised national budget, the government proposes an additional NOK 32 million...
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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 prov...
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