Coronavirus in Finland: new cases are still found widely across the country
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In the coronavirus situation, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health issues the official instructions concerning healthcare and social welfare to municipalities, hospital districts, Regional State Administrative Agencies and other relevant parties.
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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 purpose of the MSAH is to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity to lead a healthy and safe life.

Administrative branch
The administrative branch of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health includes several independent institutions and agencies. Some of them produce research data for bill drafting and as a basis for social and health policies and decision-making. Some of the government agencies act as licence and supervisory authorities.
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Aino-Kaisa Pekonen
Minister of Social Affairs and HealthKrista Kiuru
Minister of Family Affairs and Social ServicesThomas Blomqvist
Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality-
Service choices in healthcare
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The Council for Gender Equality
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National Committee on Medical Research Ethics
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Advisory Board on Biotechnology
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Advisory Board for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (VANE)
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Board for Gene Technology
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Finland's Advisory Committee on Chemicals