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  1. Adoptiossa lapsen ja adoptiovanhemman välille syntyy pysyvä perhesuhde, jossa lapsi saa saman aseman kuin perheen biologinen lapsi. Adoptiota säätelee adoptiolaki.
    https://stm.fi/adoptio
  2. Lainsäädäntö ohjaa lasten, nuorten ja perheiden hyvinvointia ja oikeuksia Tässä osiosta löydät tietoa tärkeimmistä laeista, jotka koskevat lapsia, nuoria ja perheitä. Aiheet sisältävät muun muassa perhevapaat, lapsen kotihoidon tukemisen, nuorten ...
    https://stm.fi/lainsaadanto/lapset-nuoret
  3. Palvelut perheille Perheille kohdennetuilla palveluilla tuetaan vanhempia tai muita huoltajia turvaamaan lasten hyvinvointi ja kasvatus. Varhaiskasvatus Suomalainen varhaiskasvatus koostuu hoidosta, kasvatuksesta ja opetuksesta, jotka tukevat laps...
    https://stm.fi/palvelut-perheille
  4. Perustuslain mukaan jokaisella on oikeus välttämättömään toimeentuloon ja huolenpitoon, jos hän ei itse kykene hankkimaan ihmisarvoisen elämän edellyttämää turvaa.
    https://stm.fi/sotepalvelut/lainsaadanto
  5. Valtion etuusjärjestelmä turvaa lasten ja perheiden taloudellista toimeentuloa sekä tukee lapsen hoitoa ja huolenpitoa eri elämäntilanteissa.
    https://stm.fi/toimeentulo/lapsiperheet
  6. Yhteisöt ja toimintakyky -osasto (YTO) Yhteisöt ja toimintakyky -osasto vastaa asioista, jotka koskevat lasten, nuorten ja perheiden sosiaali- ja terveyspalveluja, vammaispalveluja ja iäkkäiden palveluja, lääkinnällistä kuntoutusta sekä sosiaalise...
    https://stm.fi/yto
  7. Sosiaaliturvauudistuksen etusivulle Suomen sosiaaliturvajärjestelmä Suomalainen sosiaaliturvajärjestelmä koostuu toimeentuloa turvaavista etuuksista ja tuista, sosiaali- ja terveyspalveluista sekä työllisyyspalveluista. Sosiaaliturva tarjoaa toime...
    https://stm.fi/suomen-sosiaaliturvajarjestelma
  8. 19.5.2026 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is requesting comments on the draft government proposal on the adoption and implementation of the social security agreement between Finland and Uruguay. The agreement would make it easier for workers to move between the two countries and would facilitate the operations of businesses. The deadline for submitting comments is 30 June 2026.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/government-proposal-on-adoption-and-implementation-of-social-security-agreement-between-finland-and-uruguay-circulated-for-comments
  9. 3.12.2025 | Sosiaaliturvakomitean kokous 3.12.2025 Lasten ja lapsiperheiden sosiaaliturva Lisäksi kansanedustajajäsenet ja sihteeristö PÖYTÄ 3: Essi Rentola Susan Kuivalainen Patrik Tötterman Pirjo Väänänen Harri Hellstén Sari Kokko Virpi Hiltunen PÖYTÄ 2: Li...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/148073967/Liite%202%20Diaesitys%203.12.2025.pdf/330619fb-6bc9-30a8-52e6-be6f5068b5a2?t=1764753414292
  10. 1.10.2025 | Sosiaaliturvakomitean kokous 1.10.2025 Lasten ja lapsiperheiden sosiaaliturva Lisäksi kansanedustajajäsenet ja komitean puheenjohtajisto PÖYTÄ 3: Eeva Nykänen Patrik Tötterman Katri Ojala Anne Perälahti Titta Hiltunen Eveliina Pöyhönen Virpi Hiltu...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/148073967/Liite%202%20Diaesitys%201.10.2025.pdf/319d0f7c-a0ec-eb71-2d74-caabd8105ec0?t=1759307067075
  11. 14.4.2026 | Sosiaaliturvakomitean arviointi- ja selvitysryhmä Selvitys yhdestä perusturvaetuudesta Näkökulmina rahoitus ja suhde ansioturvaan SOSIAALITURVAKOMITEAN JULKAISUJA 2026:1 Selvitys yhdestä perusturvaetuudesta Näkökulmina rahoitus ja suhde ansioturva...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/110185332/Selvitys+yhdest%C3%A4+perusturvaetuudesta.pdf/810b1dc8-1ec0-bcfc-8ae9-cf7c309263e8?t=1776169230500
  12. Genom adoptionen skapas en permanent familjerelation mellan barnet och adoptivföräldern och barnet får samma ställning i familjen som ett biologiskt barn skulle ha haft.
    https://stm.fi/sv/adoption
  13. 20.5.2026 | A new operating model and set of indicators have been prepared to promote innovation cooperation between wellbeing services counties and businesses. The aim is to provide a consistent way for the counties, and also nationally, to engage in effective cooperation with businesses.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/new-national-operating-model-to-clarify-innovation-cooperation-between-wellbeing-services-counties-and-businesses
  14. 14.11.2022 | Kansainvälinen adoptioselvitys kokoaa yhteen ajankohtaista keskustelua ja neljässä eurooppalaisessa maassa tehtyjä kartoituksia kansainvälisistä adoptioista. 
    https://stm.fi/-/kansainvalinen-adoptioselvitys-on-valmistunut
  15. 16.6.2023 | 25.5.2023 1(2) Sosiaaliturva- ja vakuutusosasto SOSIAALI- JA TERVEYSMINISTERIÖ Meritullinkatu 8, Helsinki | PL 33, 00023 Valtioneuvosto | 0295 16001, stm.fi, @STM_Uutiset Vanhempainvapaan ajalta kertyvän vuosilomaoikeuden poisto ja vuosilomakustan...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/163434192/Tietopyynt%C3%B6+-+Vanhempainvapaan+vuosilomaoikeus+ja+sairausp%C3%A4iv%C3%A4rahan+omavastuuaika.pdf/688f346e-a433-0428-a3ec-a8ad00cfb679?version=1.0&t=1686906309540
  16. 5.8.2025 | 03. Apteekkivero Momentille arvioidaan kertyvän 219 000 000 euroa. Tuloarvio budjetoidaan maksuperusteisena, pois lukien tuloarvioon kohdistuvat oikaisut, jotka kirjataan verotuksen oikaisupäätöksen perusteella. S e l v i t y s o s a : Tulot ovat ...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/4338088/2026+STM+talousarvioehdotus.pdf/989222a9-b4ea-900a-ee61-801034abaa9d?t=1754376752142
  17. 5.8.2025 | Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön hallinnonala (pääluokka 33) Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön hallinnonalan määrärahatasoksi ehdotetaan 16,15 mrd. euroa, joka on runsas 40 milj. euroa enemmän kuin vuoden 2023 varsinaisessa talousarviossa. Hallinnona...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/4338088/STMn+ehdotus+talousarvioksi+2024.pdf/3f835bd0-ea4b-2931-75bf-f62422a45d18?t=1754376562889
  18. 5.8.2025 | Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön hallinnonala (pääluokka 33) Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön (STM) hallinnonalan määrärahatasoksi ehdotetaan 15,1 mrd. euroa, joka on n. 1,2 mrd. euroa vähemmän kuin vuoden 2024 varsinaisessa talousarviossa. Hallinno...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/4338088/STM+ehdotus+talousarvioksi+2025.pdf/c4787e2b-6e84-d06b-824b-671961ae562e?t=1754376543381
  19. 5.8.2025 | 03. Apteekkivero Momentille arvioidaan kertyvän 219 000 000 euroa. Tuloarvio budjetoidaan maksuperusteisena, pois lukien tuloarvioon kohdistuvat oikaisut, jotka kirjataan verotuksen oikaisupäätöksen perusteella. S e l v i t y s o s a : Tulot ovat ...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/4338088/2026%20STM%20talousarvioehdotus.pdf/989222a9-b4ea-900a-ee61-801034abaa9d?t=1754376752142
  20. 16.9.2021 | Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle laeiksi sairausvakuutuslain, työsopimuslain ja varhaiskasva- tuslain muuttamisesta sekä niihin liittyviksi laeiksi ESITYKSEN PÄÄASIALLINEN SISÄLTÖ Esityksessä ehdotetaan muutettaviksi sairausvakuutuslakia, työsopimu...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/91178810/Hallituksen+esitys+eduskunnalle+laeiksi+sairausvakuutuslain,+ty%C3%B6sopimuslain+ja+varhaiskasvatuslain+muuttamisesta+sek%C3%A4+niihin+liittyviksi+laeiksi.pdf/2f27643c-6356-c21e-1a58-80025e51949f?t=1631785637425
  21. 16.9.2021 | Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle laeiksi sairausvakuutuslain, työsopimuslain ja varhaiskasva- tuslain muuttamisesta sekä niihin liittyviksi laeiksi ESITYKSEN PÄÄASIALLINEN SISÄLTÖ Esityksessä ehdotetaan muutettaviksi sairausvakuutuslakia, työsopimu...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/91178810/Hallituksen+esitys+eduskunnalle+laeiksi+sairausvakuutuslain,+ty%C3%B6sopimuslain+ja+varhaiskasvatuslain+muuttamisesta+sek%C3%A4+niihin+liittyviksi+laeiksi.pdf/2f27643c-6356-c21e-1a58-80025e51949f/Hallituksen+esitys+eduskunnalle+laeiksi+sairausvakuutuslain,+ty%C3%B6sopimuslain+ja+varhaiskasvatuslain+muuttamisesta+sek%C3%A4+niihin+liittyviksi+laeiksi.pdf?t=1631785637425
  22. Legislation concerning children, young people and families Family leaves Family leaves are regulated in the Employment Contracts Act. The Act contains provisions on the rights of parents to take leave for family reasons. Employment Contracts Act 5...
    https://stm.fi/en/children-young-people-and-families
  23. Family benefits The purpose of the benefit system for children and families is to safeguard the subsistence of the child and those responsible for his or her care, and to support the care of the child. The benefits are applied for at the Social In...
    https://stm.fi/en/income-security/financial-assistance-families
  24. The WHO Pandemic Agreement aims to strengthen international preparedness for pandemics and other public health emergencies.
    https://stm.fi/en/who-pandemic-treaty
  25. 18.4.2023 | Lasten ja perheiden sosiaaliturvan nykytila, haasteet ja tulevaisuus Lasten ja perheiden sosiaaliturva ja palvelut -työryhmän loppuraportti SOSIAALITURVAKOMITEAN JULKAISUJA 2023:2 Lasten ja perheiden sosiaaliturvan nykytila, haasteet ja tulevaisuu...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/110185332/Lasten+ja+perheiden+sosiaaliturva+ja+palvelut+-ty%C3%B6ryhm%C3%A4n+loppuraportti.pdf/d3e02b66-33a2-df86-fc65-9413719b3073?t=1681814783422
  26. Services to families Services aimed at families support parents or other guardians in their efforts to ensure the well-being and good upbringing of children. Early childhood education and care Finnish early childhood education and care combines ed...
    https://stm.fi/en/services-to-families
  27. 16.2.2021 | Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle laeiksi sairausvakuutuslain, työsopimuslain ja varhaiskasva- tuslain muuttamisesta sekä niihin liittyviksi laeiksi ESITYKSEN PÄÄASIALLINEN SISÄLTÖ Esityksessä ehdotetaan muutettavaksi sairausvakuutuslakia, työsopimu...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/60774354/FIN+HE+sairausvakuutuslain,+ty%C3%B6sopimuslain+ja+er%C3%A4iden+muiden+lakien+muuttamisesta+(luonnos)+SU_+_.pdf/4eaeb145-d0f0-cb9f-4348-82285dc7fe17?t=1613456925886
  28. RDI Growth Programme for Health and Wellbeing The aim of the RDI Growth Programme for Health and Wellbeing is to support the wellbeing services counties in renewing themselves in order for them to better promote people’s health and wellbeing and i...
    https://stm.fi/en/rdi-growth-programme-for-health-and-wellbeing
  29. 27.2.2024 | 1 Sosiaalityöntekijä palveluiden valitsijana, päätöksentekijänä ja valvojana lastensuojelun avo- huollossa (VALITSIJA) Vastuuhenkilö: Sosiaalityön professori Johanna Kallio Konsortio: Turun, Itä-Suomen ja Helsingin yliopiston sosiaalityön oppiaine...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/56719730/Sosiaality%C3%B6ntekij%C3%A4+palveluiden+valitsijana,+p%C3%A4%C3%A4t%C3%B6ksentekij%C3%A4n%C3%A4+ja+valvojana+lastensuojelun+avohuollossa+(VALITSIJA),+Turun+yliopisto,+Johanna+Kallio.pdf/f64970be-fdbc-d8dc-7f34-06a1b12322e3?t=1709028592219
  30. Lagstiftning om barn, unga och familjer Lagar och förordningar finns tillgängliga också på svenska i statens författningsdatabank. Föräldraledigheter Bestämmelserna om föräldraledigheter finns i arbetsavtalslagen. Där finns författningarna om förä...
    https://stm.fi/sv/lagstiftning/barn-och-unga
  31. NAPE – Committee for Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence The Committee for Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (NAPE) is responsible for the coordination,monitoring and evaluation of the measures required unde...
    https://stm.fi/en/nape1
  32. 27.6.2025 | The President of the Republic has approved the new amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) at the national level. The Finnish Parliament adopted the IHR amendments in its plenary session on 18 June 2025. The IHR are an international legal instrument to prevent, protect against, control and provide a public health response to the international spread of communicable diseases.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/finland-adopts-amendments-to-international-health-regulations-at-national-level
  33. Roma policy in Finland The overall objective of Finland’s National Roma Policy is to promote the inclusion, participation and equality of the Roma in different spheres of life. The policy programme is a comprehensive action plan, prepared in coope...
    https://stm.fi/en/participation-roma
  34. Tjänster och förmåner för familjer Tjänster som inriktas till familjer är avsedda att ge föräldrar och andra vårdnadshavare stöd i att trygga barnens välmående och uppfostran. Barndagvård Den finska dagvården består av omsorg, fostran och undervis...
    https://stm.fi/sv/tjanster-for-familjer
  35. Radiation protection In Finland, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has supreme authority in supervising compliance with the Radiation Act, and it directs the protection of the public, workers and patients from harmful radiation. The Minist...
    https://stm.fi/en/environmental-health/radiation-protection
  36. Areas of experties The administrative sector of the MSAH is wide ranging. The Ministry's work is supported by expertise from all agencies and institutes throughout the sector. Promotion of welfare » Social and health services » Income security » I...
    https://stm.fi/en/areas-of-expertise
  37. Provisions will be laid down on the principles according to which the inclusion of services, methods and and forms of work in the range of services and their removal will be implemented in public healthcare and social welfare. The possibility of enacting provisions on a national actor who can make a binding decision on the inclusion of the method in the range of public services will be investigated.
    https://stm.fi/en/project?tunnus=STM113:00/2023
  38. 20.5.2025 | The World Health Organization (WHO) is holding its 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 19–27 May. The Finnish delegation to the Assembly is led by Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen. The Assembly adopted the new WHO Pandemic Agreement on 20 May.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/world-health-assembly-adopts-new-pandemic-agreement
  39. Insurance The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is responsible for developing and drafting the legislation on statutory insurance, insurance companies and pension institutions. The goal is a sustainable social security and private insurance, b...
    https://stm.fi/en/insurance
  40. Secondary use of health and social data A separate law has be laid down on the secondary use of health and social data (Act on the Secondary Use of Health and Social Data). The purpose of the Act is to facilitate the effective and safe processing ...
    https://stm.fi/en/secondary-use-of-health-and-social-data
  41. Barents Euro-Arctic Council The Barents Euro-Arctic Council (BEAC) works under the Trio Presidency of Finland, Sweden and Norway in 2024. Finland held the Presidency of the Council from 2021 to 2023. Finland also chaired the Joint Working Group on...
    https://stm.fi/en/international-cooperation/barents
  42. There are six Regional State Administrative Agencies in mainland Finland. They guide and supervise public and private healthcare and social welfare.
    https://stm.fi/en/supervisory-authorities
  43. Avian influenza In 2023, avian influenza has circulated extensively among wild birds throughout Europe. Black-headed gulls especially have been heavily affected by the virus. In summer 2023, exceptionally large numbers of deaths were recorded amon...
    https://stm.fi/en/avian-influenza
  44. Limited interaction with the tobacco industry According to Article 5.3 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), which Finland ratified in 2005, the Contracting Parties must, in setting and implementing their public health pol...
    https://stm.fi/en/interaction-with-the-tobacco-industry
  45. Gambling system The regulation of the provision of gambling services concerns the general organisation of this provision as well as the supply of gambling services in more detail. The general way how services are organised sets the framework for t...
    https://stm.fi/en/gambling-system
  46. Responsibilities in preventing domestic and family in the Ministry’s branch of government The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) coordinates the nationwide work to prevent domestic and family violence. It also coordinates the network o...
    https://stm.fi/en/responsibilities-in-preventing-domestic-and-family-violence
  47. Fighting infectious disease The aim of fighting infectious diseases is their prevention and to stop them from spreading. Prevention is one of the responsibilities of the social and health care services. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is...
    https://stm.fi/en/fighting-infectious-disease
  48. Other authorities’ responsibilities in the tobacco and nicotine policy The Finnish Supervisory Agency (the market surveillance of the products and the surveillance of marketing bans), and municipalities (the surveillance of the entire Tobacco Act ...
    https://stm.fi/en/other-authorities-responsibilities
  49. United Nations (UN) The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health takes part in shaping Finland’s UN policy with respect to social, health and gender equality affairs. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health participates in the preparation of conven...
    https://stm.fi/en/international-cooperation/un
  50. Department for Communities and Functional Capacity The Department for Communities and Functional Capacity is responsible for matters related to health and social services for children, young people and families, services for people with disabiliti...
    https://stm.fi/en/department-for-communities-and-functional-capacity
  51. Actions to reduce the use of tobacco and nicotine products The key actions to reduce the use of tobacco and related products are: as high product prices as possible (price and tax policies) smoke-free environments banning tobacco product marketing...
    https://stm.fi/en/actions-to-reduce-the-use
  52. Assessment of risks associated with gambling Assessing the risks and harm caused by gambling is statutory work conducted by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. The Ministry started to assess the risks and harm related to the running of gamb...
    https://stm.fi/en/assessment-of-risks-associated-with-gambling
  53. 2.6.2023 | SUOMEN SÄÄDÖSKOKOELMAN SOPIMUS SARJA Julkaistu Helsingissä 31 päivänä toukokuuta 2016 (Suomen säädöskokoelman n:o 398/2016) Valtioneuvoston asetus 27/2016 vammaisten henkilöiden oikeuksista tehdyn yleissopimuksen ja sen valinnaisen pöytäkir- jan v...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/2013549/Vammaisyleissopimus+(1).pdf/bd9b337d-5f6e-8007-c293-05a5f4e14033?t=1685700965083
  54. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues
  55. nordic cooperation
    https://stm.fi/en/nordic-cooperation/finnish-presidency-2021
  56. The Child Strategy is Finland’s national long-term plan for strengthening the wellbeing and rights of children, young people and families with children.
    https://stm.fi/en/child-strategy
  57. Avdelningen för gemenskaper, organisationer och funktionsförmåga (YTO) Avdelningen för gemenskaper, organisationer och funktionsförmåga ansvarar för ärenden som gäller social- och hälsovårdstjänster för barn, unga och familjer, funktionshinderserv...
    https://stm.fi/sv/avdelningen-for-gemenskaper-organisationer-och-funktionsformaga
  58. Amending the Act on the Secondary Use of Health and Social Data The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is preparing a government proposal for amending the Act on the Secondary Use of Health and Social Data (555/2019). The Act will be amended in...
    https://stm.fi/en/amending-the-act-on-the-secondary-use-of-health-and-social-data
  59. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health provides overall guidance and prepares legislation on student health care in secondary and higher education.
    https://stm.fi/en/student-health-care
  60. Parties responsible for gambling policy The Lotteries Act, which is prepared by the Ministry of the Interior, governs gambling services. Under the Act, the primary objective of gambling policy is to prevent harm. The Programme of Prime Minister Pe...
    https://stm.fi/en/parties-responsible-for-gambling-policy
  61. National Cancer Strategy 2026–2035 Cancer is a common disease in Finland. The number of cancer deaths in the country has fallen considerably over the past decades, and as many as two out of three people with cancer recover from the disease. Howeve...
    https://stm.fi/en/national-cancer-strategy
  62. Government branch The administrative branch of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health includes several independent institutions and agencies, which implement the ministry’s objectives in society and participate in Government Programme projects....
    https://stm.fi/en/administrative-branch
  63. Income security A central feature of welfare and social security is to provide support to people in vulnerable situations. Legislation » Legislation concerning income security. Finnish social security system » The Finnish social security system in...
    https://stm.fi/en/income-security
  64. EU regulation and cooperation in the tobacco policy The EU Directive concerning tobacco products and the EU Directive concerning advertising and sponsorship of tobacco products have been implemented in Finnish tobacco legislation. Directive 2014/4...
    https://stm.fi/en/eu-regulation-and-cooperation
  65. Familjeförmåner Genom förmånssystemet för barn och familjer tryggas barnets uppehälle samt uppehället för dem som ansvarar för omsorgen om barnet. Samtidigt stöds omvårdnaden och omsorgen om barnet. Ansökan om förmånerna riktas till Folkpensionsan...
    https://stm.fi/sv/utkomstskydd/barnfamiljer
  66. 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
  67. Mental Health at Work Programme Mental wellbeing is a success factor in working life and a driver of employment. The Mental Health at Work Programme emphasises the importance of adopting preventive measures and promoting mental health in working l...
    https://stm.fi/en/mental-health-at-work-programme
  68. Gambling Policy Programme improves prevention and reduction of harm The Gambling Policy Programme, prepared under the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, sets guidelines for the prevention and reduction of harm caused by gambling up to 2030. It...
    https://stm.fi/en/gambling-policy-programme
  69. Advisory Board on Biotechnology The Advisory Board on Biotechnology is an expert body providing advice on matters related to biotechnology and gene technology. It promotes cooperation between public authorities and researchers and operators in the...
    https://stm.fi/en/advisory-board-on-biotechnology
  70. Violence against children and its prevention The authorities work to prevent violence against children in many ways and in broad cooperation with various parties. The key national plans coordinated by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health incl...
    https://stm.fi/en/violence-against-children-and-its-prevention
  71. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health steers and develops chemicals legislation, which also covers colourants and auxiliary ingredients used in tattoos and permanent pigmentations.
    https://stm.fi/en/tattoos
  72. Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen The National Coalition Party Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen is responsible for matters covered by the Department for Insurance and Social Secu...
    https://stm.fi/en/minister-of-social-security
  73. 9.3.2026 | EU ministers will convene for a meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council in Brussels on 9 March. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman will represent Finland at the meeting.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/poverty-and-social-exclusion-on-the-agenda-for-eu-ministers-meeting-on-9-march
  74. EHDS Regulation The EHDS Regulation is an EU regulation that improves citizens’ control over their personal health data and provides healthcare professionals with access to patient data, regardless of where patients live or receive treatment. The ...
    https://stm.fi/en/ehds-regulation
  75. Wellbeing services counties will be responsible for organising health, social and rescue services Wellbeing services counties will be responsible for organising healthcare, social welfare and rescue services in Finland. There are 21 wellbeing serv...
    https://stm.fi/en/wellbeing-services-counties
  76. COVID-19 disease in Finland Shortly Since July 2023, COVID-19 has been classified as a monitored communicable disease instead of a generally hazardous communicable disease. Vaccinations continue to be the most important way to protect against seri...
    https://stm.fi/en/covid-19-disease-in-finland
  77. Preparation of EU matters Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) The EPSCO Council, which brings together ministers from all EU Member States, decides on EU cooperation in employment, social policy, health, consumer...
    https://stm.fi/en/international-cooperation/eu/preparation-of-eu-affairs
  78. Guidance of information management in healthcare and social welfare The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is responsible for the general planning, guidance and monitoring of information management within its administrative branch and for the f...
    https://stm.fi/en/social-and-health-services/information-management
  79. Child welfare Shortly The objective of child welfare is to guarantee children’s right to a safe growth environment, development and special protection. The aim is to provide support at the earliest possible stage at schools and maternity and child...
    https://stm.fi/en/social-services/child-welfare
  80. Amended legislation on health checks for children and young adults Categories: Publication date: 22.12.2025 The timing and content of health checks at child health clinics and schools, and in student healthcare and oral healthcare will be regulate...
    https://stm.fi/en/press-releases
  81. General social security benefit The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is preparing a general social security benefit. The benefit would include a basic allowance for living, an allowance for housing costs and a discretionary allowance as last-...
    https://stm.fi/en/general-social-security-benefit
  82. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6211
  83. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6220
  84. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=2695
  85. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4532
  86. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4580
  87. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=5021
  88. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6302
  89. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6055
  90. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6054
  91. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4147
  92. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4423
  93. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=5388
  94. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=1021
  95. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=2878
  96. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4493
  97. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=2879
  98. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4812
  99. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6316
  100. Current issues Press releases Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier Type: Press release Publication date: 21.5.2026 14.00 New national operating model to clarify innovation cooperation between wellbeing services coun...
    https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6373