Usman A. Mushtaq

Usman A. Mushtaq is currently serving as the State Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Care Services in Norway.14 He assumed this role in August 2024.4

Professional Background

Prior to his current position, Mushtaq held several notable roles:

• Vice Mayor for Labour, Integration, and Social Services in Oslo in 20232
• City Council Secretary in Oslo2
• Co-founder of Easy Comply, a position he held from August 20224

Education and Expertise

Mushtaq has a strong background in both medicine and economics:

• He completed a Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Oslo6
• He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Oslo6

Other Engagements

Mushtaq has been involved in various health-related initiatives:

• He was a member of the Board of Trustees for the EAT Forum, an organization focused on transforming the global food system3
• He worked on technical issues in the ACT-Accelerator Hub, supporting the ACT-A Facilitation Council Vaccine efforts5

Mushtaq's diverse experience in healthcare, economics, and public service has contributed to his current role in shaping health policy at the national level in Norway.