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The Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care (IGS) undertakes research and research training in a wide spectrum of disciplines including: physiotherapy, occupational medicine, epidemiology, social pharmacy, genetic counselling, statistics, nursing, ethics and general practise.

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RCN-millions awarded to TVEPS

Centre for Interprofessional Workplace Learning receives 12 RCN-millions for research. – This will enable us to perform valuable research and raise knowledge in this field, says Ane Johannessen, head of TVEPS.

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Disease Control Priorities 4 (DCP-4) Volume 1 Released on 6 March 2025

The fourth edition of Disease Control Priorities (DCP-4) builds on a series of publications that was started 3 decades ago by the World Bank. The University of Bergen is hosting the Secretariat for this multi-year project that is led by BCEPS initiator and former director Ole Frithjof Norheim ...

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Picture of Valentina Casadei and Monica Patrascu from SEFAS

SEFAS Duo Lead the Newly Established Norwegian Chapter of EMBS

Monica Patrascu and Valentina Casadei are the new leaders of EMBS branch in Norway.

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New study highlights challenges immigrants face in following COVID-19 guidelines in Norway

A recent qualitative study uncovers significant barriers that immigrants in Norway encounter in adhering to COVID-19 infection control measures, shedding light on the need for improved public health strategies and communication.

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Healthworks are talking to a TB patient enrolled in the project.

Granted 12 million NOK to develop better diagnostic methods for tuberculosis

"This will have a huge impact on the health and quality of life of millions of people living in low-resource settings", says Prof. Mustafa about the new grant she has received from RCN.