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The 11th annual Gender Equality Days (Tasa-arvopäivät) were organised on 8-9 October 2025 at the Clarion Hotel Aviapolis in Vantaa.https://stm.fi/tapahtumat/2025-10-08/gender-equality-days-2025
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21.1.2021 | According to current information, the Christmas and New Year period did not cause any significant rise in the number of COVID-19 infections. However, new cases are still reported in large numbers across the country. The number of people getting tested continues to be considerably lower than last autumn.https://stm.fi/en/-/new-covid-19-cases-still-reported-in-large-numbers-across-finland-no-significant-increase-in-number-of-infections-over-christmas
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22.10.2020 | For the past month, the number of new COVID-19 infections has risen significantly in Finland, but now the growth rate seems to have slowed down. The percentage of positive samples of all tested samples has come down at national level compared to the previous week.https://stm.fi/en/-/growth-rate-of-new-coronavirus-cases-stabilised-compared-to-previous-week
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8.3.2023 | Genome strategy Content Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 3 STRATEGIC GOAL 1: Finland makes use of its unique prerequisites in re...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/2013549/UK-Genomistrategia-final-verkko+(1).pdf/c079fdae-94ea-4869-91df-02603c9b44ed?t=1678281581906
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19.12.2019 | The age limit for the extension on unemployment benefit will rise by one year for those born in or after 1961. In future, unemployed persons born in or after 1961 will be entitled to extended unemployment allowance at the age of 62 instead of 61, as is currently the case.https://stm.fi/en/-/tyottomyysturvan-lisapaivaoikeuden-alaikaraja-nous-1
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14.5.2020 | It is considered justified to develop a mobile application for supporting the tracing of transmission chains of the coronavirus. This becomes evident from the comments that the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invited on its proposal for a roadmap for the introduction of a mobile application.https://stm.fi/en/-/lausuntoyhteenveto-mobiilisovellus-hyodyttaisi-tartuntaketjujen-jaljittamista
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9.10.2020 | A People-centred Perspective on Employment Barriers and Policies FACES OF JOBLESSNESS IN FINLAND 2 This document and any map included herein are without prejudice to the status of or sovereignty over any territory, to the delimitation of interna...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/2013549/Finland+FOJ_FINAL+updated+9+October+2020.pdf/1b0913b3-5222-3e97-dd61-de4e33333e11?t=1602238273788
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11.6.2020 | The coronavirus outbreak in spring has changed everyday routines. After the initial shock, some people are even better than before. For others, a possible new wave of the virus and their own future may be frightenining and a source of anxiety. Managing daily life may be difficult.https://stm.fi/en/-/koronavirus-muutti-arkea-hyvinvoinnista-kannattaa-huolehtia
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4.3.2021 | Over the past two weeks, the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Finland has been significantly higher than before, and the number has continued to increase at an alarming rate despite the restrictions. In fact, during the latest reporting period (22–28 February), Finland recorded the highest number of new cases since the start of the epidemic. The rapid deterioration of the situation calls for swift and more stringent measures to curb the epidemic.https://stm.fi/en/-/covid-19-situation-worsening-quickly-across-finland-with-sharp-rise-in-incidence-of-new-cases
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30.1.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has instructed airlines that people travelling from China to Finland should be required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 48 hours before the start of their trip. Passengers should also wear a mask or respirator during flights.https://stm.fi/en/-/passengers-arriving-in-finland-from-china-should-be-required-to-present-proof-of-negative-covid-19-test
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16.12.2022 | Otto Köngäs took up his duties as Special Adviser to Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru on 16 December 2022. He will be responsible for issues involving alcohol and drugs, mental health, and services for older people and people with disabilities and children and young people.https://stm.fi/en/-/otto-kongas-to-serve-as-special-adviser-to-minister-kiuru
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9.11.2022 | Kai Rinkinen from Rovaniemi, Jere Jokinen from Kerava and Janne Pihanperä from Masku were today awarded the Father of the Year Prize. The Prize was presented by Minister of Social Affairs and Health Hanna Sarkkinenhttps://stm.fi/en/-/winners-of-the-father-of-the-year-prize-represent-safe-and-responsible-parenting
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13.4.2022 | The Tobacco Act was tightened on 13 April 2022. Brand images and logos will be removed from the unit packets of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes and refill containers. The aim is to reduce the appeal of tobacco products particularly to young people. The Government proposed these amendments to the Act and the President of the Republic approved them.https://stm.fi/en/-/tobacco-act-tightened-to-remove-logos-from-packaging-of-tobacco-products-and-electronic-cigarettes
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Better health through genomic data – genome strategy updated - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
1.2.2023 | The National Genome Strategy responds to the challenges of a rapidly changing operating environment. The strategy brings together actions to utilise genomic data for the benefit of citizens’ health.https://stm.fi/en/-/better-health-through-genomic-data-genome-strategy-updated -
8.12.2021 | The Nordic Welfare Forum will be held on 8–9 December 2021 as part of Finland’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2021. The Forum is one of the main events in the health and social sector during Finland’s Presidency.https://stm.fi/en/-/nordic-welfare-forum-discusses-effects-of-covid-19-pandemic-and-societal-challenges
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9.5.2022 | 1 Research plan / Tutkimussuunnitelma Evidencing the Effectiveness of Health Social Work Assessment and Interventions Terveyssosiaalityön arvioinnin ja intervention vaikuttavuus näkyväksi (Sostyö-TerVa) 1. Aim and objectives 1.1 Significance of re...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/119935581/2021_Anand_Tutkimussuunnitelma.pdf/65a8f997-d37a-956f-5cb2-6273f52f6185?t=1652088862978
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2.11.2020 | 1+MillionGenomes Roadmap 2020-2022 Summary of the roadmap document adopted on 4 February 2020 by the signatories of the Declaration Towards access to at least 1 million sequenced genomes in the EU by 2022 1+MillionGenomes Understanding the role of...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/43532508/1+Million+Genomes+Roadmap+2020-2022.pdf/2ed3b331-fa91-f124-4a14-ba82f35e1827?t=1604321614809
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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
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8.7.2022 | Finland donated around 400,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to the people of Nicaragua. The donated doses arrived at their destination in early July. Finland is committed to international vaccine solidarity and places particular emphasis on the right of the most vulnerable people to receive COVID-19 vaccines.https://stm.fi/en/-/finland-donated-covid-19-vaccines-to-nicaragua
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16.2.2021 | The Government has completed and published its draft proposal for the family leave reform. The draft proposal will be circulated for comments between 19 February and 2 April 2021.https://stm.fi/en/-/draft-government-proposal-for-family-leave-reform-completed