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Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier
21.5.2026 14.00
The Act on Healthcare Professionals has been amended to make it possible to receive international assistance for healthcare in different kinds of crises. The amendments will facilitate and speed up the operations of humanitarian assistance providers in Finland when assistance is needed fast. The amendments will enter into force on 25 May 2026.
New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services counties and businesses
20.5.2026 10.50
A new operating model and set of indicators have been prepared to promote innovation cooperation between wellbeing services counties and businesses. The aim is to provide a consistent way for the counties, and also nationally, to engage in effective cooperation with businesses.
Finland to support rehabilitation of people injured in war in Ukraine through WHO country programme
19.5.2026 15.30
Finnish Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman attended a side event at the World Health Assembly on 19 May that focused on support for Ukraine’s healthcare system amidst the war and on a model for evacuating those wounded in the war.
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Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine
Type:Press release
Publication date:2.6.2026 15.45
Growth from people’s ideas, courage to renew and cooperation – nearly EUR 4 million funding call launched to develop work in Finland
Type:Press release
Publication date:2.6.2026 11.05
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
Ministers
Wille Rydman
Minister of Social Affairs and Health