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28.05.2026

Statement: Norway should strengthen its global health leadership

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The statement is an input to the Turning Point process, offering recommendations on how Norway can strengthen its international leadership in global health at a time of increasing global needs and weakened international cooperation.

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A short version of the 10 recommendations:

  1. The share of the aid budget allocated to global health should be increased to 15 percent.
  2. Global health must be treated as more than just aid, with stronger cross-sectoral cooperation and funding also outside the aid budget.
  3. Norway should contribute to better interaction within the global health ecosystem.
  4. Civil society must be recognized and strengthened as a key player in the development of sustainable and robust health systems.
  5. Norway should continue its focus on knowledge and data.
  6. Efforts for children and youth should be a focus area for Norway.
  7. Norway should strengthen its international contribution in public health, based on Norwegian experiences with prevention and strong public health services.
  8. Norway should clearly advocate for a rights-based approach in global health.
  9. Norwegian efforts for global health should be better organized and coordinated across sectors and ministries.
  10. Civil society, academia, and the private sector should be consulted in the design and implementation of Norwegian efforts for global health.

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