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Revised National Budget: Boosting access to diabetes medications and reducing national insurance user feesNews story | 16/05/2024 | Ministry of Health and Care Services The government’s revised national budget contains proposals for individual grants for the diabetes medication Rybelsus and the rationing of Ozempic in pharmacies. News alert about: The economy |
Revised National Budget: NOK 250 million to bolster the Northern Norway Regional Health AuthorityNews story | 16/05/2024 | Ministry of Health and Care Services As part of its revised national budget, the Norwegian government is proposing an increase in its funding to the Northern Norway Regional Health Authority through a permanent grant of NOK 250 million. This proposal is in light of the challenging financial situation faced by the Northern Norway Regional Health Authority and the need to restructure. News alert about: The economy |
Revised National Budget: Waiting times to be reduced – the government strengthens hospitals with NOK 2 billionNews story | 16/05/2024 | Ministry of Health and Care Services The government wants to reverse the trend and reduce hospital waiting times. This is why it is proposing total additional funding of NOK 2 billion for hospitals in its revised national budget. News alert about: The economy |
Norwegian humanitarian policy in a time of crisesPress release | 15/05/2024 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs A greater number of protracted armed conflicts, declining respect for international humanitarian law, accelerating climate change and record numbers of people experiencing food shortages and hunger. This is the bleak backdrop for Norway’s new humanitarian strategy. News alert about: Development cooperation |
Norway’s Humanitarian StrategyPlans/strategy | 15/05/2024 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs Humanitarian needs are increasing drastically. This is primarily due to a large number of armed conflicts. Presently, there are more than 110 ongoing armed conflicts globally, and the number of armed groups has sharply increased. The United Nations estimates that around a quarter of the world’s population, 2 billion people, live in areas affected by conflict. News alert about: Development cooperation |
Revised National Budget: The Norwegian Defence Boost Begins NowNews story | 14/05/2024 | Ministry of Defence The government's most fundamental task is to ensure the security of people living in Norway. Therefore, we prioritise defence, security, and preparedness, especially in a more serious security situation. In the revised national budget, the government proposes allocating 13 billion NOK to the Defence. Six billion are proposed for military support to Ukraine and seven billion to increase operational capability in the Norwegian Armed Forces. News alert about: Defence and The economy |
Revised National Budget 2024: A budget to provide security in demanding timesPress release | 14/05/2024 | Ministry of Finance Defence and security are the priorities in the Norwegian government’s proposal for the Revised National Budget. The government’s most important duty is to safeguard its people. Defence capability will be strengthened with a historic budget increase and police budgets will also increase to help combat gang crime. The government continues to uphold public services for the Norwegian people, supporting hospitals and reducing waiting times. News alert about: The economy |
Revised National Budget: Key figures in the Revised National Budget 2024Press release | 14/05/2024 | Ministry of Finance To secure equal access to information that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures prior to presenting the Revised National Budget at 10:45 a.m. More detailed forecasts will be published in the Revised Budget. News alert about: The economy |
