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The Star
5 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Norway, Ukraine sign health partnership deal to strengthen medical cooperation
OSLO, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Norway and Ukraine have signed a comprehensive health partnership agreement aimed at deepening cooperation and improving healthcare services, the Norwegian government announced in a press release on Friday. The agreement was signed earlier this week in Kyiv by Norway's Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre and Ukraine's Minister of Health Viktor Liashko during Vestre's multi-day visit to Ukraine. The new partnership seeks to facilitate direct exchanges between health authorities, educational institutions, and medical professionals from both countries. Vestre emphasized the mutual benefits of the cooperation. "We can learn a lot from Ukraine in areas such as how to organize a health service in war, civil-military cooperation and the use of technology. From Norway's side, we can assist Ukraine in areas such as mental health, rehabilitation and antimicrobial resistance," he noted. Norway's support to Ukraine's health sector is part of the broader Nansen Program, which channels both civilian and military assistance. Vestre said his visit provided valuable insight into how Norway's contributions are benefiting Ukraine's health services. Norway's aid to Ukraine's health sector is mainly delivered through major international organizations such as the World Bank, the World Health Organization, and the Council of Europe Development Bank. Norway also provides humanitarian support to Ukraine, including medical evacuations and treatment for Ukrainian patients in Norwegian hospitals.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Norway's Crown Prince Haakon arrives in Ukraine in historic visit
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway arrived in Ukraine on May 20, marking the first visit by a member of the Norwegian royal family during Russia's invasion. The Norwegian heir to the throne arrived by train on the morning of May 20, accompanied by Norwegian Energy Minister Terje Aasland. They were welcomed by Norwegian Ambassador Helene Sand Andresen and Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Oleksandr Mishchenko. As part of his visit, the crown prince is scheduled to meet Ukrainian officials and Norwegian partners and visit facilities receiving support from Norway's Nansen Program, the Norwegian government said in a statement. The Nansen Program is Oslo's primary initiative for delivering military and civilian aid, committing 205 billion Norwegian krone ($20 billion) in support to Ukraine between 2023 and 2030. Haakon also visited a memorial for fallen soldiers in Moshchun in Kyiv Oblast and a hospital to meet injured Ukrainian soldiers. "The visit is an expression of Norway's strong and ongoing support for the Ukrainian government and people," the Norwegian Royal House said in a statement. It marks the first visit by a Norwegian royal family member since the visit of Haakon's spouse, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, in 2008. Read also: As Russia's fiber optic drones flood the battlefield, Ukraine is racing to catch up We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
