Scientific publications 2025

In 2025, the Pandemic Centre continued to strengthen its scientific footprint, publishing a diverse range of research that advances understanding of preparedness, response, and societal resilience in the face of global health threats.

2025

Jon H Laake, Hagen M, Aavitsland P, Buanes F, Fjone K, Kvåle R, Olsen B, Hofsø K. COVID-19 in Norwegian ICUs 2020–2023: Patient characteristics, management, and outcomes—A nationwide prospective observational study. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica 2025: 4., 1-13 (https://doi.org/10.1111/aas.70027) (external link) 

Margrethe Greve-Isdajl, Møller Thea, Bekkevold T, Baranowska-Hustad M, Lønning-Halle C, Laake I, Berg A, Aavitsland P, Knudsen P, Aase A, Størdal K. Maternal and infant immunity against Bordetella pertussis, Norway, 2020 to 2023. Eurosurveillance 2025, vol 30, art nr 2500450 (https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.es.2025.30.50.2500450) (external link) 

Pierina Benavente, Blanchet K, Cheryl M, Mena A, Belen M, Tyami M, Teran E, Tran T. Deployment and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines for refugees and migrants in Ecuador. Frontiers in Public Health vol 13- 2025 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1655392) (external link) 

Esperanza Diaz, Benavente P. Contextualising the WHO Global Research Agenda on Health, Migration and Displacement in Norway invites to a reflection for decolonising research . International Journal for Equity in Health vol 24, 1-7 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-025-02410-9) (external link) 

Esperanza Diaz, Kumar B, et al. Integration for health or health for integration? European Journal of Public Health, Vol 35 supp 6 (https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckaf180.042) (external link) 

Pierina Benavente, Kampalath V, Zan N, et al. Deployment and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines for refugees and migrants in regular and irregular situations: a mixed-method multicountry study. BMJ Open vol 15 (https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-087629 (external link) 

Pierina Benavente, Fadnes L, Lehmann S, Sandel G, Mæland S, Diaz E. Feasibility of adhering to COVID-19 preventive measures: a longitudinal comparison study between migrants and non-migrants in Norway. European Journal of Public Health Vol 35, supp 6 

Pierina Benavente, Fadnes L, Lehmann S, Sandel G, Mæland S, Diaz E. COVID-19 home office measures: a longitudinal study comparing migrants and non-migrants in Norway. European Journal of Public Health Vol 35, supp 4 (https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckaf161.1062) (external link)  

Pierina Benavente, Kampalath V, Zan N, et al. Deployment of COVID-19 Vaccines for Refugees and Migrants in Nepal. Kathmandu University Medical Journal Vol 23 172-181 (https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5338646) (external link) 

Ayan Sheik-Mohamad, Diaz E Straiton M, Andersen A. ‘A Dead Person Cannot Carry a Dead Person’: Health, Social Support and Language Learning Among Syrian Refugees in Norway. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Vol 23, art 47 (https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph23010047) (external link) 
 

Marta-Johanne Svendsen, Sam D, Kaarbøe O, Diaz E. Migrants’ experiences as health ambassadors during the COVID-19 pandemic in Norway-a qualitative study. International Journal for Equity in Health Vol 24 Art 118 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-025-02480-9) (external link) 

Anders Herting, Kour P, Sandberg S, Diaz E. Difficulties advising non-native speakers and older adults after point-of-care testing. European Journal of Public Health, Vol 35, supp 6 (https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckaf180.233) (external link) 

 
Prabhjot Kour, Adari S, Kumar B, Diaz E. Living infodemics across borders: experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic among migrants from India living in Norway. Frontiers in Public Health, Vol 13, 1-9 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1488080) (external link) 

Prabhjot Kour, Agata G, Diaz E. Voices across difference: a qualitative exploration of health-promoting dialogues between older migrant women and researchers in Norway. International Journal for Equity in Health Vol 24 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-025-02618-9) (external link) 

Prabhjot Kour, Veizis A, Kumar B, Diaz E. A baton relay race for the health of migrants and displaced people: Experiences from "Vaccines for All" Greece to "Health Ambassador" Norway. European Journal of Public Health Vol 35, supp 6 (https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckaf180.208) (external link) 

 
Bjørn Blomberg, Myklebust N, Kaarbøe O et al. Randomized trial of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir versus placebo for adults with acute COVID-19 to prevent long COVID: PanoramicNOR Trial . Trials vol 26 1-14 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-025-09226-6) (external link)  

Last updated: 20.01.2026