Some medical emergencies may require immediate attention, so better be informed on how you can contact instant medical care and emergency hotlines in a foreign country. Should you get ill in Norway, help is  available 24 hours in a day. The following are the numbers you may want to take note of:

Norway has a universal healthcare system and social insurance coverage called National Insurance Scheme (NIS). It is a relief to know that both public healthcare and medical insurance in Norway is accessible to expats and non-residents. However, you should be aware that private healthcare is almost non-existent in the country primarily because of its limited market. To access the state healthcare system in Norway, you are required to register with the NIS by following the procedure in this link.

Although the NIS coverage is compulsory for stays between 3 to 12 months, it helps that you also secure medical insurance. It is advised  that you check your healthcare policy provider back in your home country if your coverage is able to extend in Norway. Should the coverage be limited to your home country, you may secure health insurance from available local health insurance providers in Norway as added protection and for short visits in the country. You may check Pacific Prime for options and quotations.

Also, it's generally a good advice and often a much cheaper option to check what insurance packages are available in your own country and what coverage they offer in Norway.