Press releases
Amendments to pharmaceutical legislation aim to ensure availability and sufficiency of medicines
Press release
9.7.2020 14.45
President approves amendments to Act on Care Services for Older Persons — minimum staffing level to be set for 24-hour care
Press release
9.7.2020 14.29
Mobile application for effectively breaking chains of COVID-19 transmission to be introduced in autumn
Press release
9.7.2020 14.26
COVID-19 situation has remained stable throughout Finland
Press release
9.7.2020 12.51
Satu Koskela appointed as Director General of Department for Clients and Services in Healthcare and Social Welfare at Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
Press release
2.7.2020 13.30
Veli-Mikko Niemi appointed as Director General of Department for Communities and Functional Capacity at Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
Press release
2.7.2020 13.30
COVID-19 situation is stable — certain changes in infection rates need to be monitored closely
Press release
2.7.2020 10.08
Terms and conditions for sale of personal protective equipment for professional use to change
Press release
30.6.2020 15.25
Custodians to have better access to e-services on behalf of their minor children — My Kanta Pages’ ten-year age limit to be abolished
Press release
30.6.2020 13.53
Decisions made on discretionary government transfers to support regional preparation of health and social services reform
Press release
30.6.2020 10.10
Legislative amendments strengthening livelihoods of employees to remain in force until end of year — central government to contribute to financing of earnings-related allowances paid during layoff
Press release
29.6.2020 16.47
European Committee of Social Rights ruled on pay equality in Finland
Press release
29.6.2020 12.59
Government promotes gender equality in all circumstances
Press release
25.6.2020 14.21
Coronavirus epidemic has calmed down in Finland – infections still possible
Press release
25.6.2020 10.04
Working group: Effects of the coronavirus epidemic on the wellbeing of children must be rectified – Special attention on combatting inequality
Press release
24.6.2020 13.30
Partial lifting of restrictions on restaurants, cafes and bars from 13 July – remaining restrictions in force until 31 August
Press release
18.6.2020 12.25
COVID-19 epidemic continues to slow down in Finland but infections still possible
Press release
17.6.2020 20.27
Government: determined action required to guarantee sustainable wellbeing at all stages of life by 2030
Press release
17.6.2020 15.29
Government proposes temporary compensation to basic social assistance clients due to epidemic
Press release
17.6.2020 14.17
Situation concerning protective equipment of health and social services further improved
Press release
17.6.2020 12.03