Ministers steering wellbeing services counties: the identified shortcomings of the wellbeing services county reform will continue to be addressed determinedly

Categories: Publication date:10.12.2025

An independent group of experts has conducted a broad-based interim evaluation of the wellbeing services county reform, which was published on 10 December. Minister of Social Affairs and Health...
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Interim evaluation: wellbeing services county reform progressing, but corrections needed to achieve objectives

Categories: Publication date:10.12.2025

The wellbeing services county reform is progressing towards the set objectives throughout Finland, but there are still many issues left to address. This is according to a broad-based interim...
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Finland’s International Gender Equality Prize 2025 goes to assistance work for women who suffer from psychological consequences of war and violence in Ukraine

Categories: Publication date:8.12.2025

This year, the International Gender Equality Prize was awarded to Masha Foundation , a Ukrainian public organisation which carries out significant work to help Ukrainian women overcome the...
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International examples to help Finland create governance model for wellbeing economy

Categories: Publication date:4.12.2025

The economy of wellbeing offers tools for policy makers to secure the preconditions for a good life both for the current population and future generations. A new working paper by the Finnish...
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Every adult is responsible for ensuring that children can live without violence – Action plan guides violence prevention in Finland

Categories: Publication date:3.12.2025

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has published the Non-Violent Childhoods Action Plan for 2026–2033 aimed at preventing all forms of violence against children. The plan, which will be...
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Finland ranks eighth in EU Gender Equality Index

Categories: Publication date:2.12.2025

Finland has ranked 8th in the Gender Equality Index for the European Union (EU). The Index measured gender equality in various domains, such as work, health and power. The data for the most recent...
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EU ministers to discuss Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive, critical medicines, simplification of legislation and European Globalisation Adjustment Fund

Categories: Publication date:1.12.2025

The EU ministers will attend the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council in Brussels on 1 and 2 December 2025. On both days, Finland will be represented by Minister of Social...
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Slight decrease in healthcare fees for higher education students in 2026

Categories: Publication date:27.11.2025

The Government has issued a decree which determines the amount of the healthcare fee, the late payment fee and the fee for an unattended appointment charged from higher education students in 2026.
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Working to ensure violence-free future for every girl and woman – Finland to publish its action plan for Istanbul Convention

Categories: Publication date:25.11.2025

Finland will publish its new national Action Plan for the Istanbul Convention on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The objective of the Istanbul...
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Reception of international assistance in healthcare made easier

Categories: Publication date:20.11.2025

The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Healthcare Professionals that will make it possible to receive international assistance for healthcare in different kinds of crisis situations. The...
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A national collaboration model is proposed for clinical trials, facilitating patient access to trials and bringing growth to Finland

Categories: Publication date:13.11.2025

A national collaboration model is being proposed for Finland to strengthen collaboration among key stakeholders in clinical research and make it easier for patients to access new treatments. The...
Keywords: Terveys- ja hyvinvointialan kasvuohjelma
Finland participates in UN Social Development Summit in Qatar – aim to strengthen social justice and sustainable development

Categories: Publication date:4.11.2025

The Second UN World Summit for Social Development will be organised on 4–6 2025 November in Doha, Qatar. The summit will strengthen the global commitment to social development. Minister of Social...
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Request for comments: New act would strengthen child-friendly practices in criminal investigations

Categories: Publication date:3.11.2025

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is requesting comments on a draft new act on healthcare and social welfare units that assist in investigating suspected offences involving children. The...
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Ministry of Social Affairs and Health officials: Healthcare and social welfare of the future will provide services for everyone according to their needs

Categories: Publication date:30.10.2025

Officials of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health have prepared a healthcare and social welfare 2040 vision to outline their view of the long-term direction of health and social services in...
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Research project examines changes in gender pay gap over last 30 years

Categories: Publication date:22.10.2025

The gender pay gap has narrowed slowly in Finland. A new research project will produce, for the first time, an extensive long-term economic analysis of the factors that have contributed to the...
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Ten solutions selected for digital therapies experiment – open information event to be held in November

Categories: Publication date:10.10.2025

The digital therapies experiment launched by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has proceeded to the pilot phase. The experiment brings together public-sector and private-sector operators to...
Keywords: Terveys- ja hyvinvointialan kasvuohjelma
Amendments proposed to Child Welfare Act to better protect children

Categories: Publication date:9.10.2025

The Government proposes amendments to child welfare legislation The aim is to strengthen children’s right to special protection, clarify the use of educational practices and restrictions and...
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Social security agreement between Finland and Uruguay to facilitate mobility between the countries

Categories: Publication date:8.10.2025

Finland and Uruguay have signed a social security agreement between the two countries in Montevideo on 7 October 2025. As regards Finland, the agreement applies to the earnings-related pension...
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Proposed amendments to child home care allowance sent out for comments

Categories: Publication date:8.10.2025

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is requesting comments on a proposal to amend the Act on Child Home Care Allowances and Private Childcare Allowances. According to the proposal, child home...
Keywords: Orpon hallitusohjelma Turvallinen ja kriisinkestävä oikeusvaltio
Nordic gender equality ministers and experts to meet in Vantaa

Categories: Publication date:8.10.2025

Gender Equality Days is the main annual event in the field of gender equality in Finland, and this year it will be organised as part of the programme for Finland’s Presidency of the Nordic Council...
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