Responsibilities of ministers in the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

In Petteri Orpo’s Government, two ministers are responsible for matters falling within the mandate of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.

Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen is responsible for matters covered by the Department for Insurance and Social Security, the Department for Work and Gender Equality and the Department for Safety, Security and Health.

Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso is responsible for other matters covered by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, apart from those that are the responsibility of Minister of Social Security Grahn-Laasonen. This means that Juuso is responsible for all matters (excluding social assistance) covered by the Department for Steering of Healthcare and Social Welfare, the Department for Communities and Functional Capacity and the Department for Clients and Services in Healthcare and Social Welfare. She also handles matters covered by the Ministry’s separate units.