Health registries

The Registry of Pregnancy Termination collects data about abortions in Norway which is made available for research and health surveillance.

The official cause of death statistics for Norway are issued by the Cause of Death Registry.

The Cardiovascular Disease Registry is a registry of diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

The Medical Birth Registry collects data about pregnancies and births for research and analysis.

Notification of infectious diseases to MSIS is an important part in the surveillance of infectious diseases in Norway.

SYSVAK is a national, electronic immunisation registry that records an individual’s vaccination status and vaccination coverage in Norway.

NORM is the national monitoring system for antimicrobial resistance among humans.

The Prescription Database gives an overview over all prescription drugs dispensed from pharmacies in Norway. Drugs used in hospitals, nursing homes and for animals are also included.

Viruses with resistance to antiviral treatment are registered in the Norwegian Surveillance System for Virus Resistance.