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25.8.2022 | The second phase of the reform concerning services for older people will improve particularly services provided at home and housing services. The reform will, for the most part, enter into force on 1 January 2023 simultaneously with the health and social services reform. The amendments will also apply to other client groups of social services.https://stm.fi/en/-/legislative-reform-develops-services-provided-at-home-and-housing-services-for-older-people
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Social services The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is responsible for Finland’s social policy and prepares legislation on social welfare. Social welfare covers promoting social security and wellbeing and taking care of social welfare duties...https://stm.fi/en/social-services
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1.4.2021 | Slightly fewer new COVID-19 cases were reported in Finland between 22 and 28 March than in the first weeks of the month. The current restrictions and recommendations and the closure of businesses serving food or beverages seem to have slowed down the spread of the epidemic. It takes some time for the restrictive measures to take effect, and the number of new cases remains high. Therefore, it is possible that the epidemic could take a rapid turn for the worse.https://stm.fi/en/-/number-of-coronavirus-infections-down-on-previous-week-strict-restrictions-still-necessary
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20.2.2020 | Committee work brings facts and contradictions into the open. Specifying different perspectives and values serves as a model even for other societal discussions.https://stm.fi/en/-/ministeri-pekonen-ja-tutkimusprofessori-moisio-sosiaaliturvauudistus-hyotyy-komiteatyosta
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7.11.2023 | Matti Väliahdet from Rovaniemi, Christopher Gullmans from Espoo and Janne Saarela from Seinäjoki were today awarded the Father of the Year prize. The prize was presented to the winners by Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen.https://stm.fi/en/-/father-of-the-year-prize-awarded-to-three-fathers
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14.12.2018 | Finns' attitudes to the use of genomic data vary a lot. This was shown by a questionnaire study carried out for the use of the Genome Center working group. Most participants in the study felt that the use of genomic data in scientific research and healthcare is a positive opportunity if it can help to achieve better health.https://stm.fi/en/-/tutkimus-genomitiedon-kayttoon-suhtautuminen-myonteista-tietojen-kay-tolle-on-ehtoja
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9.4.2020 | Finland’s COVID-19 testing strategy is based on the principle of test – trace contacts – and treat. This strategy was adopted for tracing infections at the start of the epidemic. At the same time, our central aim has been to increase the testing capacity.https://stm.fi/en/-/krista-kiuru-suomi-lisaa-koronavirustestausta-merkittavasti
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Organisations and associations as part of the healthcare and social welfare system. There are more than 11,000 healthcare and social welfare organisations in Finland (2020). There are also a large number of organisations in the fields of sports, culture and rescue services.https://stm.fi/en/organisations-and-associations
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20.5.2020 | Fundamental and human rights have attracted attention like never before because of the decisions made in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Restrictions on movement and assembly, among others, have been imposed. Human rights issues are not, and should not, be themes that gain relevance during crises; they deserve our full-time attention and dedication.https://stm.fi/en/-/yk-n-vammaissopimuksen-kansallinen-toimintaohjelma-syntyy-koronan-keskella
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Drug policy Finland makes use of social policy, national legislation and international agreements to prevent the demand and supply of drugs reduce the harm caused by drugs ensure that people with drug problems receive treatment as early as possibl...https://stm.fi/en/drug-policy
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Client and patient safety The safety of care and services is part of the overall quality of healthcare and social welfare. Safe care and services are evidence-based and effective. They are provided in the right way and at the right time. Client an...https://stm.fi/en/client-and-patient-safety
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14.1.2021 | The number and incidence of new COVID-19 cases and the number of patients requiring hospital care have decreased slightly since mid-December 2020. However, new cases are still found widely across the country. It is worrying that people get tested more seldom than before.https://stm.fi/en/-/decrease-in-number-of-covid-19-cases-testing-recommended-for-anyone-with-even-mild-symptoms
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29.8.2024 | Privacy policy – Gender Equality Barometer The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has commissioned Statistics Finland to carry out a survey on gender equality in Finland. The survey will provide information about perceived equality in different...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/59129372/Privacy+policy+-+Gender+Equality+Barometer.pdf/8f86077c-9ecd-ad3d-5a39-27e2b38d02fc?version=1.1&t=1724923495823
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Steering of wellbeing services counties The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is responsible for the general guidance, direction, planning and development of healthcare and social welfare in Finland. The Ministry of the Interior, in turn, is r...https://stm.fi/en/guidance-of-the-wellbeing-services-counties
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Municipalities are responsible for promoting health and wellbeing.https://stm.fi/en/municipalities
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Barentsin euroarktinen neuvosto Barentsin euroarktisen neuvoston (Barents Euro–Arctic Council, BEAC) puheenjohtajina toimivat vuonna 2024 kolmikantaisesti Suomi, Ruotsi ja Norja. Vuosien 2021-2023 puheenjohtajana oli Suomi. Suomi toimi myös neuvos...https://stm.fi/ministerio/kansainvaliset-asiat/barentsin-euroarktinen-neuvosto
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Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Minister of Social Security Karoliina Partanen The National Coalition Party Minister of Social Security Karoliina Partanen is responsible for matters covered by the Department for Insurance and Social Security...https://stm.fi/en/minister-of-social-security
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18.2.2021 | Over the past four weeks, the number of COVID-19 cases have remained at the same relatively high level across Finland. About 2,300–2,700 new cases are reported every week. The number of people requiring hospital care has remained relatively stable, but the need for intensive care has increased slightly in the past few days. The weekly number of deaths from COVID-19 is decreasing slowly.https://stm.fi/en/-/current-covid-19-situation-in-finland-new-virus-variants-cause-concern
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21.12.2023 | Finland’s communicable diseases legislation is being reformed in 2023–2025. During the reform, a number of thematic workshops will be organised to give the key stakeholders an opportunity to express their views. The first workshop was held on 18 December under the theme business activities and employment.https://stm.fi/en/-/workshop-participants-hope-to-see-communicable-diseases-act-treat-different-sectors-on-more-equal-terms