Working group: The sale of over-the-counter medicines outside pharmacies should be implemented in a controlled and systematic manner

3.10.2024

According to a working group appointed by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, the sale of some over-the-counter medicines could be expanded outside pharmacies if the change is made in a...
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health launches study on how to safeguard children’s rights in challenging divorce situations

26.9.2024

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has launched a study on how society could better support children in challenging divorce situations and custody disputes.
Toimiva ja kestävä hyvinvointiyhteiskunta
UN General Assembly in New York – Finland to attend High-level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance

26.9.2024

Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen will attend a High-level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance in New York on 26 September 2024. Minister Grahn-Laasonen will deliver Finland’s...
Government proposes maximum waiting time for access to therapy for children and young people

23.9.2024

The Government proposes a maximum waiting time of one month for access to primary mental health services from the date when the need for help was established. This would apply to children and to...
Orpon hallitusohjelma Toimiva ja kestävä hyvinvointiyhteiskunta
Assessment of combined impacts of social security changes now ready

23.9.2024

The two memorandums published on 23 September 2024 assess the combined impacts of the changes to income security that the Government is preparing or implementing for the years 2024–2025.
Government proposes to discontinue mediation in domestic violence cases

23.9.2024

The Government proposes that, in future, mediation offices could not use mediation to resolve criminal offences involving violence or certain other offences against the suspect’s family member or...
Turvallinen ja kriisinkestävä oikeusvaltio
Productivity programme for the administrative branch of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

23.9.2024

As outlined in the Programme of Petteri Orpo’s Government, the Government will implement a central government productivity programme to support the Government’s objective for sustainable public...
the budget
Budget proposal for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its administrative branch for 2025

23.9.2024

The Finnish Government proposes about EUR 15.2 billion in appropriations for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its administrative branch for 2025. This is about EUR 1.1 billion less...
the budget
New implementation plan for the policy for work environment and wellbeing at work to support good working life

16.9.2024

A good working life is the cornerstone of society. Ensuring health and safety at work is an important prerequisite for a good working life. The policy for the work environment and wellbeing at work...
Report: One in four pregnant people experience discrimination on grounds of pregnancy

12.9.2024

Discrimination on grounds of pregnancy is widespread in working life, according to a report commissioned by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health from Statistics Finland. One in four pregnant...
Rapporteur to explore allowing sales of wines with up to 15 per cent alcohol outside Alko monopoly

10.9.2024

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment have appointed Antti Neimala to carry out a study on the possibilities to allow sales of wines with up...
Government proposal on hospital network reform reviewed based on feedback from consultation round – Kouvola to retain possibility to maintain 24-hour emergency care services in primary healthcare

6.9.2024

On 6 September 2024, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health gave an account of the further preparation of the reform concerning the system of hospitals and emergency care services and the...
Toimiva ja kestävä hyvinvointiyhteiskunta
Wellbeing economy and social sustainability build on wellbeing of healthcare and social welfare personnel

28.8.2024

A wide range of national and international experts have gathered in Finland to find solutions for supporting healthcare and social welfare personnel’s mental health, wellbeing and ability to cope...
Anna Cantell-Forsbom to continue as Director General of Department for Clients and Services in Healthcare and Social Welfare at Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

15.8.2024

On Thursday 15 August, the Government appointed Anna Cantell-Forsbom to serve as Director General of the Department for Clients and Services in Healthcare and Social Welfare at the Ministry of...
Draft budget for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its administrative branch for 2025

9.8.2024

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health proposes appropriations of EUR 15.1 billion for the Ministry and its administrative branch for 2025. This is approximately EUR 1.2 billion less than in 2024.
the budget
Cardiovascular health and organ donation and transplantation on the agenda of informal meeting of health ministers

24.7.2024

An informal meeting of EU health ministers will be held on 24 and 25 July 2024. Finland will be represented in the meeting by Annakaisa Iivari, Director General at the Ministry of Social Affairs...
Legislative amendment would allow delivery of alcoholic beverages from online retailers to consumers

5.7.2024

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is requesting comments on a government proposal that would allow the delivery of alcoholic beverages from domestic retail outlets directly to recipients....
Orpon hallitusohjelma Kasvun kaava
Equal Pay Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government and central labour market organisations published

28.6.2024

The Government and central labour market organisations have negotiated joint equal pay measures for the period 2024–2027. The aim of the Equal Pay Programme is to further reduce the gender pay gap....
Sanni Grahn-Laasonen Orpon hallitusohjelma Hyvinvointi syntyy työstä
Peace and Hope for Pride

24.6.2024

Throughout the month of June, we are celebrating International Pride Month. The theme of Helsinki Pride this year is ‘Peace and Hope’. We all have the right to peace. We all have the right to hope....
Sanni Grahn-Laasonen
Markus Henriksson to continue as Director General of National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health until end of 2025

20.6.2024

On Thursday 20 June, the Government appointed Markus Henriksson as Director General of the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (Valvira) until the end of 2025.