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
- More about our developmental aid and research projects: Global health - NIPH
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."
The overall aim is to build and strengthen sustainable, equitable and resilient public health institutions, public health systems and primary health care services in LMICs, with implementation and research as mutually reinforcing core functions.
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), institutionalization of public health functions, organizational development, evidence synthesis, knowledge dissemination, technical collaboration, and cooperation coordination. We work through a twinning approach, where professionals and institutions engage as equal partners in long-term collaboration to support mutual learning, capacity development, and the sustainable strengthening of public health functions.
Our focus is on five key areas:
Global Digital Health for Maternal and Child Health - NIPH
Global Infectious Diseases - NIPH
Global Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health - NIPH
Global Evidence-Informed Decision Making (Evidence to Decisions) - NIPH
Global Climate and Health - NIPH
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
