Health clinic and GP for students in Nesna
Health clinic
At the Health clinic for students you can get guidance on sexuality, birth control, abortion and sexual transmitted diseases.
The health clinic is availiable for students up to the age of 25 years. It is open for drop in Wednesdays 12.30 - 3.30pm.
Visit Nesna muncipalitys website for more information.
GENERAL PRACTITIONER (GP)
If you have the right to a regular General Practitioner (GP)/family doctor, you can find and register with your choice of doctor on helsenorge.no
Only students with Norwegian ID number are entitled to a GP. Students that don’t have a GP can use the emergency room when in need of medical attention.
EMERGENCY
Tel: 116 117
Open all hours.
If life is at stake call medical emergency number 113.
COVERAGE FOR HEALTH SERVICES
Different rules on coverage apply depending on your country of origin and the length of your studies in Norway. Our general advice is to visit the student clinic or our counsellors if you have questions or need assistance in obtaining the proper health treatment.
You can read detailed information at The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Agency (NAV)'s website for international students and the Nordic Social Insurance Portal.