Press releases
More than half of people aged 80 or over have received their fourth vaccine dose
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19.5.2022 10.01
New research project on how working careers and occupational structures are linked to gender pay gap
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18.5.2022 14.03
Government proposes seven-day cap on waiting times for access to primary healthcare
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12.5.2022 14.46
Number of COVID-19 patients requiring hospital care declining
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5.5.2022 10.00
Developing economy of wellbeing through knowledge
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29.4.2022 15.54
The prevention of child sexual abuse requires the contribution of all adults – the Action Plan lists ways to do this
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26.4.2022 9.08
European Child Guarantee implemented as part of the National Child Strategy in Finland
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25.4.2022 10.09
Less than half of those aged 80 or over with three vaccinations against COVID-19 have received fourth dose — Particularly older people require hospital care
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21.4.2022 10.01
Tobacco Act tightened to remove logos from packaging of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes
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13.4.2022 14.18
Report: Finland has coped relatively well with the pandemic, and yet, it will take years to remedy the consequences
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7.4.2022 10.29
Number of COVID-19 patients in hospital care remains high
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7.4.2022 10.00
European Commissioner Stella Kyriakides visits Finland to discuss assistance to Ukraine and Ukrainian people, among others
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1.4.2022 10.00
COVID-19 vaccination certificates for people aged under 18 no longer subject to time limit after primary vaccination series when used for travel
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31.3.2022 10.26
Number of patients receiving hospital care due to COVID-19 remains high — focus on people’s own measures to prevent spread of infections
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24.3.2022 10.00
Focus on crisis preparedness and stronger cooperation at meeting of Nordic Council of Ministers
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24.3.2022 8.38
Nordic welfare model on the agenda for Nordic Council meeting
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22.3.2022 8.40
Policy guidelines and prioritisation of areas for development relating to information management in healthcare and social welfare now published
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21.3.2022 16.06
Consultation event concerning draft decree on rights of access to client data in healthcare and social welfare
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18.3.2022 9.33
Working Life Forum gives everyone a chance to join in current debate on working life
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17.3.2022 9.00
Ministers to meet in Brussels to discuss equality in working life and reception of Ukrainian refugees
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14.3.2022 10.13
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Developing economy of wellbeing through knowledge
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29.4.2022 15.54
Consultation event concerning draft decree on rights of access to client data in healthcare and social welfare
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18.3.2022 9.33
Regional State Administrative Agencies responsible for restrictions on public events and customer premises
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29.12.2021 16.17
World Health Organization WHO holds Global Conference on Health Promotion on 13–15 December
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13.12.2021 8.27
DHAGE’s report on inclusion and exclusion in digital health is published
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28.10.2021 13.41
Webinar on the rights and service provision of indigenous people with disabilities and dementia
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31.8.2021 8.43
Health security at Finland’s borders: Arrival from low-risk countries permitted without certificate or test
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22.7.2021 15.12
New EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities also serves as an important tool for Finland
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2.7.2021 15.22
EU Ministers for Employment, Social Affairs and Equality to discuss priorities for social dimension and the EU COVID-19 recovery
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22.2.2021 10.01
Government and central labour market organisations commit to promoting equality in pay
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18.1.2021 9.00
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health sent a circular of hybrid strategy to manage the COVID-19 crisis
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29.12.2020 12.24
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health welcomes contribution to preparation of the Government Report on Equality
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21.12.2020 15.19
EU ministers to discuss working conditions in platform economy and gender equality
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3.12.2020 9.30
Combating violence against women on agenda as EU gender equality ministers convene for videoconference
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20.11.2020 11.08
Nordic gender equality ministers discussed advancing the theme of fatherhood and care during Finland’s Presidency
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5.11.2020 16.33
Still time to take part in a survey concerning the Child Strategy — tell us about your thoughts on the position and rights of children
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8.10.2020 16.35
Mothers awarded on Mother’s Day to receive their decorations in 2021
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27.8.2020 11.15
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health in Tampere moves to Technopolis Asemakeskus
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20.8.2020 12.15
Social Security Committee discusses identified social security problems
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5.6.2020 15.34