Folkehelseinstituttet (Norwegian Institute of Public Health)

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (Folkehelseinstituttet) is Norway’s national agency responsible for monitoring, preventing, and controlling health risks among the population. It gathers and analyzes health data, provides evidence-based advice to the government, and develops strategies to improve public health. The institute oversees disease control, vaccination programs, mental health initiatives, and health education. It also conducts research, monitors environmental health factors, and responds to health crises like pandemics. Essentially, it works to ensure the health and well-being of Norwegians through science, surveillance, and policy support.