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  1. 8.12.2020 | The Government proposes that wellbeing services counties be established and healthcare, social welfare and rescue services be reformed. The proposed counties would be established as soon as possible after the passing and approval of the relevant bills. The bills would enter into force in stages, the first ones on 1 July 2021 and the last ones on 1 January 2023. However, Parliament needs to pass the legislative package before the reform can enter into force.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/government-proposal-for-health-and-social-services-reform-and-related-legislation-proceeds-to-parliament
  2. 19.5.2022 | COVID-19 also spread widely among the older population in early 2022. This led to a rise in the number of COVID-19-related deaths occurring within 30 days of testing positive. However, this trend took a downward turn in late April–early May. Despite the considerable number of infections, the mortality rate among those who have received at least three vaccine doses has clearly remained at a lower level when compared to the rest of the population.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/more-than-half-of-people-aged-80-or-over-have-received-their-fourth-vaccine-dose
  3. 9.4.2026 | The Government is proposing changes aimed at preventing intentional misuse of social security, reducing incorrect social security payments and improving information exchange with Kela, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-measures-to-prevent-benefit-fraud-and-incorrect-payments
  4. 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 improve the opportunities for child welfare services to ensure a safe everyday life for children. 
    https://stm.fi/en/-/amendments-proposed-to-child-welfare-act-to-better-protect-children-
  5. 21.4.2022 | The number of COVID-19 patients in specialised and primary healthcare has decreased slightly. Vaccinations continue to provide effective protection against the more serious forms of the disease. A fourth vaccine dose is recommended for people aged 12 or over who have a severely weakened immune system, people aged 80 or over and all older people living in residential care homes.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/less-than-half-of-those-aged-80-or-over-with-three-vaccinations-against-covid-19-have-received-fourth-dose-particularly-older-people-require-hospital-care
  6. Healthcare and social welfare system and responsibilities Finland’s healthcare and social welfare system is founded on public healthcare and social welfare services funded from tax revenue. Alongside the public sector, private companies provide he...
    https://stm.fi/en/pandemic-preparedness
  7. Rehabilitation The aim of rehabilitation is to enhance the individual's functional capacity, independent coping, opportunities for participation, work and study ability as well as their opportunities for employment and continuing working. Rehabili...
    https://stm.fi/en/rehabilitation
  8. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health guides, directs and develops legislation on occupational healthcare.
    https://stm.fi/en/occupational-health-care