The Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Bergen branch, is responsible for national tasks related to infection control as well as mental and physical health. The institute works with environmental medicine and epidemiology, and handles issues related to drugs. In addition, they offer advice and hotlines to assist the population with health-related inquiries.
The department performs laboratory analyses and collects statistics to support public health work. They prepare guides, manuals and reports that are available to both professionals and the general public. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health also conducts public health surveys and publishes status reports on current health challenges, such as COVID-19 and influenza. They also arrange courses and other events to spread knowledge and information about public health.
Access to health registers and other registers is an important part of the institute's work, which contributes to a better understanding of the health status of the population and provides information about necessary measures to improve public health.