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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.

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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
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Andrea Indrehus Furuli
Andrea Indrehus Furuli
Senior Adviser
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Frode Forland
Frode Forland
Specialist director
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Katrine Bjørnebek Frønsdal
Katrine Bjørnebek Frønsdal
Senior researcher
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Knut Nyfløt
Knut Nyfløt
Department Director
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Mari Nythun Utheim
Mari Nythun Utheim
Country Coordinator
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Marit Hasle
Marit Hasle
Senior advisor
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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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Susan Kyomuhendo Munabi-Babigumira
Susan Kyomuhendo Munabi-Babigumira
Researcher
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Bianca Lay
Bianca Lay
Advisor
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Eleni Zoumpoulia Papadopoulou
Eleni Zoumpoulia Papadopoulou
Researcher Professor
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Elina Dale
Elina Dale
Senior Adviser/Health Economics
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Elizabeth Fleur Peacocke
Elizabeth Fleur Peacocke
Senior Adviser
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Heather Melanie R Ames
Heather Melanie R Ames
Senior researcher
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Jahn Frederik Frøen
Jahn Frederik Frøen
Chief Scientist
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Johanna Lucia Thorbjørnsrud Nader
Johanna Lucia Thorbjørnsrud Nader
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Kjersti Mørkrid Blom-Bakke
Kjersti Mørkrid Blom-Bakke
Researcher
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Kristine Husøy Onarheim
Kristine Husøy Onarheim
Department Director
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Lieke Fleur Heupink
Lieke Fleur Heupink
Advisor
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Mahima Venkateswaran
Mahima Venkateswaran
Researcher
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Marit Johansen
Marit Johansen
Senior advisor
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Shreeshti Uchai
Shreeshti Uchai
Postdoctoral researcher
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Sonja Lynn Myhre
Sonja Lynn Myhre
Senior advisor
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