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Press releases
Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier
Type:Press release Publication date:21.5.2026 14.00
New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services counties and businesses
Type:Press release Publication date:20.5.2026 10.50
Finland to support rehabilitation of people injured in war in Ukraine through WHO country programme
Type:Press release Publication date:19.5.2026 15.30
Government proposal on adoption and implementation of social security agreement between Finland and Uruguay circulated for comments
Type:Press release Publication date:19.5.2026 13.20
Health security and health situation in conflict areas on agenda at World Health Assembly
Type:Press release Publication date:18.5.2026 11.11
Finland’s rescEU Medical Stockpile reached full readiness
Type:News item Publication date:13.5.2026 13.10
Total of 5,000 patients evacuated from Ukraine to EU countries
Type:Press release Publication date:17.4.2026 11.19
Government proposal: Applying Norwegian model for child home care allowance to help promote gender equality and integration
Type:Press release Publication date:16.4.2026 14.58
Government proposes measures to prevent benefit fraud and incorrect payments
Type:Press release Publication date:9.4.2026 14.19
Language proficiency of healthcare and social welfare personnel to be strengthened to improve patient safety
Type:Press release Publication date:23.3.2026 12.36
News
A national collaboration model is proposed for clinical trials, facilitating patient access to trials and bringing growth to Finland
Type:News item Publication date:13.11.2025 9.00
Nordic pharmaceutical conference brings together experts in Helsinki to discuss preparedness
Type:News item Publication date:6.10.2025 16.42
Baltic Pride 2025 Conference to highlight LGBTI rights and equality
Type:News item Publication date:6.6.2025 7.48
Most registered nurses and practical nurses are already working in the social and health care sector — career changers and pensioners are a possible extra reserve
Type:News item Publication date:21.5.2025 11.16
Who should receive the next International Gender Equality Prize? Nominate your candidate today!
Type:News item Publication date:17.4.2025 9.00
Stakeholders discuss WHO pandemic treaty
Type:News item Publication date:14.3.2025 15.15
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health closes its website in Russian
Type:News item Publication date:5.2.2025 13.04
Nordic countries issue declaration on promoting gender equality and rights of sexual and gender minorities
Type:News item Publication date:27.11.2024 14.28
Informal ministerial meeting to discuss intergenerational solidarity and supporting young people
Type:News item Publication date:15.11.2024 10.36
UN General Assembly in New York – Finland to attend High-level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance
Type:News item Publication date:26.9.2024 13.01