Public authorities seek ways to improve treatment of scabies

1.3.2024 8.05
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The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare reported on 29 February that scabies cases have become increasingly common in Finland. On the same day, the Advisory Board on Communicable Diseases, which is appointed by the Government, also discussed at its meeting how to improve the diagnosis and treatment of scabies.

Quality recommendation for older people strive to increase the number of healthy and active years of life

28.2.2024 13.41
The quality recommendation for older people strives to guarantee the active ageing and functional capacity of older people along with sustainable services. The quality recommendation is a tool for planning, developing and assessing services for older people. The recommendation is also intended for older people themselves and their families and other people close to them.

EU4Health Programme to strengthen European Health Union with EUR 752.4 million 

12.1.2024 11.56
The European Commission has adopted the EU4Health work programme for 2024. The programme aims to deliver the key priorities of EU health policy as part of the European Health Union. 

Ministry and related authorities

Ministry and related authorities

Ministry

Ministry

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health manages the preparation and implementation of Finland’s social welfare and health care policy, gender equality policy and occupational safety and health policy.

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

Administrative branch

Administrative branch

The administrative branch of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health includes several independent institutions and agencies.

Administrative branch

Ministers

Kaisa Juuso
Kaisa Juuso
Minister of Social Affairs and Health
Sanni Grahn-Laasonen
Sanni Grahn-Laasonen
Minister of Social Security
Arto Satonen
Arto Satonen
Minister of Employment