Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care

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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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Ole F. Norheim honored by Gates Foundation

Harvard Professor and BCEPS Co-Founder Ole F. Norheim was honored as a Gates Foundation "Goalkeepers Nordic Champion" for his work in global health.

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UiB project to combat childhood diarrhea receives over 5 million euros

The PRoRota-project will use probiotics, improved education in hygiene and advanced mathematical models to prevent children from dying of diarrhea in low and middle-income countries.

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Global study reveals major inequalities in childhood cancer survival

Children with cancer face very different chances of survival depending on where in the world they live. A new international study reveals dramatic differences – and points to what is needed to save more lives.

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Changes ahead for Global Health

The global health infrastructure is undergoing significant change, with dramatic cuts in aid and fragmented health services. At the same time, strong professional communities are emerging in Africa, with leaders ready to take the lead.

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Julia Axiina Tuominen mottar prisen for beste artikkel NOFE 2025

NOFEs prize for Paper of the year 2025

We congratulate Julia Axiina Tuominen who received the award for the best article of the year at the NOFE conference in Bergen on October 29-30 in Bergen!