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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.

Contact

Switchboard:: +47 210 77 000

Fagdirektør

Ane-Marthe Solheim Skar

Visiting address

Myrens verksted 3L, 0473 Oslo

Post address

Norwegian Institute of Public Health, PO Box 222 Skøyen, N-0213 Oslo

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.  

Our strategic documents: 

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

Ane-Marthe Solheim Skar

Ane-Marthe Solheim Skar

Scientific Director

Andrea Indrehus Furuli

Andrea Indrehus Furuli

Senior Adviser

Frode Forland

Frode Forland

Specialist director

Katrine Bjørnebek Frønsdal

Katrine Bjørnebek Frønsdal

Senior researcher

Knut Nyfløt

Knut Nyfløt

Department Director

Mari Nythun Utheim

Mari Nythun Utheim

Country Coordinator

Marit Hasle

Marit Hasle

Senior advisor

Ragnhild Dybdahl

Ragnhild Dybdahl

Senior Adviser/Programme director

Silje Gunlaug Yun Eng

Silje Gunlaug Yun Eng

Senior advisor

Susan Kyomuhendo Munabi-Babigumira

Susan Kyomuhendo Munabi-Babigumira

Researcher

Bianca Lay

Bianca Lay

Advisor

Eleni Zoumpoulia Papadopoulou

Eleni Zoumpoulia Papadopoulou

Researcher Professor

Elina Dale

Elina Dale

Senior Adviser/Health Economics

Elizabeth Fleur Peacocke

Elizabeth Fleur Peacocke

Senior Adviser

Heather Melanie R Ames

Heather Melanie R Ames

Senior researcher

Jahn Frederik Frøen

Jahn Frederik Frøen

Chief Scientist

Johanna Lucia Thorbjørnsrud Nader

Johanna Lucia Thorbjørnsrud Nader

Kjersti Mørkrid Blom-Bakke

Kjersti Mørkrid Blom-Bakke

Researcher

Lieke Fleur Heupink

Lieke Fleur Heupink

Advisor

Mahima Venkateswaran

Mahima Venkateswaran

Researcher

Marit Johansen

Marit Johansen

Senior advisor

Shreeshti Uchai

Shreeshti Uchai

Postdoctoral researcher

Sonja Lynn Myhre

Sonja Lynn Myhre

Senior advisor