Cluster

Global health

Through collaborative equal partnerships, rigorous implementation research, and effective implementation strategies, we aim to fortify public health institutions and systems. The aim is to contribute to equitable healthcare access.

Sustainable health systems to ensure better health for all 

Vision, Mission, and Goals 

Our vision: "Sustainable health systems to ensure better health for all." 

Our mission: "Working in equitable partnerships globally to support and strengthen public health institutions and systems." 

At the heart of our mission is the belief that global health challenges can be overcome through equitable partnerships. 

Our commitment extends to contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, with a focus on promoting good health and well-being by strengthening primary healthcare and national health systems with our partners.  

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Our Approach 

We aim to enhance health systems by integrating research and implementation practice, which together provide evidence-based foundations and support informed political decision-making. Our efforts encompass a wide range of activities, including research (with a focus on implementation research), twinning activities, institutionalization of public health functions, organizational development, evidence synthesis, knowledge dissemination, technical collaboration, and cooperation coordination.  

Our focus is on four key areas: 

  1. Digital Health 
  2. Evidence-Informed Decision Making 
  3. Non-communicable Diseases, including Mental Health 
  4. Climate and Health 

Funding 

We receive developmental aid support from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD). Projects are also supported by the Ministry of Health and Care Services. Our research initiatives are funded by competitive research grants from sources like the Norwegian Research Council and the EU. 

Our Team and Collaborators 

The Global Health Cluster boasts a multidisciplinary team engaged in research and practical implementation efforts.  

Our partners include sister public health institutions, universities, research organizations, and health ministries from collaborating countries, alongside regional and global organizations.  

Recognition  

The Global Health Cluster excelled in the Evaluation of Medicine and Health Sciences (EVALMEDHELSE) with top scores (5 out of 5) for excellent research production, research/publication quality, and societal contribution. We also received a commendable rating (4 out of 5) for contribution and user involvement.

Employees

Heather Melanie R Ames
Heather Melanie R Ames
Senior researcher
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Konstantinos Antypas
Konstantinos Antypas
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Trude Margrete Arnesen
Trude Margrete Arnesen
Senior Medical Officer
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Anand Singh Bhopal
Anand Singh Bhopal
Researcher in global health and climate-resilient health systems
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Kjersti Mørkrid Blom-Bakke
Kjersti Mørkrid Blom-Bakke
Researcher
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Elina Dale
Elina Dale
Senior Adviser/Health Economics
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Ragnhild Dybdahl
Ragnhild Dybdahl
Senior Adviser/Programme director
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Silje Gunlaug Yun Eng
Silje Gunlaug Yun Eng
Senior advisor
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Frode Forland
Frode Forland
Specialist director
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Jahn Frederik Frøen
Jahn Frederik Frøen
Chief Scientist
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Katrine Bjørnebek Frønsdal
Katrine Bjørnebek Frønsdal
Senior researcher
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Andrea Indrehus Furuli
Andrea Indrehus Furuli
Grant Manager
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Marit Hasle
Marit Hasle
Senior advisor
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Lieke Fleur Heupink
Lieke Fleur Heupink
Advisor
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Marit Johansen
Marit Johansen
Senior advisor
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Bianca Lay
Bianca Lay
Advisor
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Susan Kyomuhendo Munabi-Babigumira
Susan Kyomuhendo Munabi-Babigumira
Researcher
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Sonja Lynn Myhre
Sonja Lynn Myhre
Senior advisor
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Knut Nyfløt
Knut Nyfløt
Department Director
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Kristine Husøy Onarheim
Kristine Husøy Onarheim
Department Director
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Eleni Zoumpoulia Papadopoulou
Eleni Zoumpoulia Papadopoulou
Researcher Professor
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Elizabeth Fleur Peacocke
Elizabeth Fleur Peacocke
Senior Adviser
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Ane-Marthe Solheim Skar
Ane-Marthe Solheim Skar
Scientific Director
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Roosa Sofia Tikkanen
Roosa Sofia Tikkanen
Postdoctoral Researcher
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Shreeshti Uchai
Shreeshti Uchai
Postdoctoral researcher
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Mari Nythun Utheim
Mari Nythun Utheim
Country Coordinator
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Mahima Venkateswaran
Mahima Venkateswaran
Researcher
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