Avian influenza vaccines will be offered to people who may be exposed to avian influenza. Vaccinations are scheduled to start as soon as possible.

The government proposal for discontinuing mediation in cases of domestic violence has proceeded to the consultation stage. The aim of the proposal is to combat, in particular, violence against women, which is a serious problem in Finland.

The WHO Member States have agreed to extend negotiations on a pandemic treaty for up to a year. The decision to continue the negotiations was made at the World Health Assembly on 1 June. However, an agreement was reached on a package of amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR). The negotiations on them were thus finalised.