Petter Iversen

Petter Iversen is a prominent figure in the Norwegian military, serving as a brigadier and the chief of Forsvarets sanitet (FSAN), where he leads the sanitary committee for NATO (COMEDS). He emphasizes the importance of vaccinations in maintaining the health of both military personnel and the civilian population, particularly in the context of crisis preparedness and potential health challenges during conflicts. Iversen has highlighted that a significant portion of health issues among soldiers can be attributed to diseases rather than war injuries, advocating for proactive vaccination measures to ensure readiness and resilience in the face of health threats.