The WGHS works closely with organizations such as the Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being (NDPHS) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Members of the WGHS are Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. Both the central government level and the Barents regions in all four countries are represented. as well as the Working Group of Indigenous Peoples. The European Commission, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being take part in the work when needed.