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Accessibility statement for the stm.fi website The website of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health at stm.fi is subject to the provisions of the Act on the Provision of Digital Services (available in Finnish). Under the Act, public online ser...

The Advisory Board for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is the national coordinating mechanism for the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Its function is to promote national implementation of the Convention and to take into account the rights of persons with disabilities in all aspects of government. The Board operates under Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. It consi...

Narcotics control The central framework for narcotics legislation in Finland is based on the Narcotics Act (373/2008). In the Narcotics Act two types of substances are defined that are listed in corresponding Government degrees. ‘Narcotics’ are li...

Immigrants' social security, welfare and health The MSAH is responsible for matters concerning the welfare and health of immigrants living in Finland. The Ministry deals with the basic security of immigrants, essential social and health services i...

Prevention of human trafficking The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health aims to prevent social problems caused by trafficking in human beings and to identify and help victims. The Ministry’s responsibilities include ensuring that victims of traf...

Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriö huolehtii maahanmuuttajien perusturvasta, kotoutumisen kannalta olennaisista sosiaali- ja terveyspalveluista ja omaan toimialueeseensa kuuluvista muista tuista.

Frequently asked questions about the operating models and division of duties of healthcare and social welfare personnel This page contains frequently asked questions about the operating models and division of duties of healthcare and social welfar...

Chemical oversight Chemicals legislation prevents harm caused by chemicals Chemicals legislation prevents harm caused by chemicals to health and the environment. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is responsible for the general guidance, mo...

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...

The objective of the project, based on the Government’s policy guidelines, is to enhance the safety of children’s and young people’s digital growth environments and to protect them from the harms of social media. [This is a machine translation, we do not guarantee the quality and accuracy of the translations produced.]

Social assistance Shortly Social assistance is a last-resort form of social security that secures the essential livelihood for an individual or a family when they cannot support themselves with other income or assets. It is a means-tested benefit,...

16.6.2026 | 1(4) 12 June 2026 WORKING LIFE RECOMMENDATIONS IN CASE OF DRONE THREATS The social partners, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health together have prepared these recommendations for workplaces ...

9.7.2026 | Riksdagen har godkänt regeringens proposition om att överföra ansvaret för finansiering och ordnande av transporter som ingår i prehospital akutsjukvård och andra ambulanstransporter som FPA ersätter i sin helhet till välfärdsområdena. Avsikten är att republikens president stadfäster lagarna den 9 juli 2026.

5.12.2025 | Country report: ECDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness Assessment for Finland, 2024 Under Article 8 of the Regulation (EU) 2022/2371 ASSESSMENT ECDC ASSESSMENT Country report: ECDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness Assessment for Finland, 20...

31.10.2024 | The European Union has adopted a Directive establishing the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities. The EU has also adopted a Directive extending the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card to third-country nationals legally residing in EU Member States. The purpose of these Directives is to make it easier for persons with disabilities to travel within the EU.

9.7.2026 | Riksdagen har godkänt regeringens proposition om att överföra ansvaret för finansiering och ordnande av transporter som ingår i prehospital akutsjukvård och andra ambulanstransporter som FPA ersätter i sin helhet till välfärdsområdena. Avsikten är att republikens president stadfäster lagarna den 9 juli 2026.

Prehospital akutsjukvård Prehospital akutsjukvård är brådskande vård och vid behov transport till en vårdenhet av en patient som plötsligt har insjuknat eller skadat sig. Den prehospitala akutsjukvården och sjukvården i samband med denna utgör en ...

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RP 66/2026 rd ShUB 9/2026 rd RSv 109/2026 rd Lag om särskild finansiering för vissa transporter som sköts på Åland I enlighet med riksdagens beslut föreskrivs: 1 § Lagens syfte Syftet med denna lag är att trygga tillräcklig finansiering för genomf...

RP 66/2026 rd ShUB 9/2026 rd RSv 109/2026 rd Lag om särskild finansiering för vissa transporter som sköts på Åland I enlighet med riksdagens beslut föreskrivs: 1 § Lagens syfte Syftet med denna lag är att trygga tillräcklig finansiering för genomf...