07.11.2022:
Having the district medical officer closely linked to the municipal administration makes for good emergency preparedness. Compared to many other countries, Norway coped well with the pandemic. This is partly thanks to district medical officers who stood firm during the tempest. They handled the media, coordinated contact tracing and vaccinations, and provided advice to municipal leaders, services, businesses and the public. Hardly any other profession was as exposed during the pandemic, and municipal leaders have seen how important it is to have the backing of expertise in community medicine...