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Occupational health care and maintaining workability The MSAH directs, oversees and develops legislation on occupational health care Employers must create working conditions that do not adversely affect the health of employees. Occupational health...https://stm.fi/en/occupational-health-care-and-maintaining-work-ability
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14.9.2023 | World Patient Safety Day is celebrated every year on 17 September. The World Health Organization (WHO) chose “Engaging patients for patient safety” as this year’s theme. In Finland, the day is called Client and Patient Safety Day.https://stm.fi/en/-/world-patient-safety-day-makes-the-voice-of-clients-patients-and-families-heard-
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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
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Frequently asked questions Why the family leave reform is needed? Currently, parents take family leave unevenly. This is especially detrimental to the position of women in the job market and their income, which has both short- and long-term effect...https://stm.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions-family-leave-reform
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23.11.2023 | The minimum staffing level for care personnel in units providing 24-hour care for older people will rise from the current minimum level of 0.65 employees per client to 0.7 employees per client on 1 January 2028. During the transition period, the service structure will be developed and a number of measures will be taken to improve the availability of healthcare and social welfare personnel.https://stm.fi/en/-/minimum-staffing-level-in-24-hour-care-for-older-people-to-remain-unchanged-until-1-january-2028
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Support and benefits The Finnish social protection system includes various forms of financial support and benefits designed to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to take part in working life and society in general. Children and parentho...https://stm.fi/en/income-security/benefits
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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
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Frequently asked questions concerning child welfare in Finland In Finland, child welfare services are based on the Child Welfare Act (417/2007) and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Finnish Treaty Series 59–60/1991). The Child Welfare ...https://stm.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions-concerning-child-welfare-in-finland
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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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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
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Legislation on services and benefits for older people This page lists the key pieces of legislation on services and benefits for older people. Below you will find them by topic and also links to more detailed guidance. Health and social services I...https://stm.fi/en/old-people
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Services and support for people with disabilities Persons with disabilities have the right to equality, inclusion, self-determination, independent living, non-discrimination and the necessary individual services and support. The principle is that ...https://stm.fi/en/disability-services
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Sickness and rehabilitation All people living in Finland are included within the scope of sickness insurance. Sickness insurance provides reimbursements for loss of earnings and costs of rehabilitation. Sickness (Kela) Sickness allowance Paid to 1...https://stm.fi/en/income-security/sickness-rehabilitation
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The Ministry The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (MSAH) is one of the 12 ministries in the Government. The Ministry's tasks promote the good health and functional capacity of people promote healthy living and working environments secure suff...https://stm.fi/en/ministry
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Reform encourages both parents to take family leave The Family leave reform entered into force on 1 August 2022. The number of parental leave days will increase and there will be more flexibility for parents to take leave. The reform aims to incre...https://stm.fi/en/reform-aims-to-encourage-both-parents-to-take-family-leave
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Working for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health All employment relationships in the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health are public-service employment relationships. Public-service employment relationships always adhere to the Public Servan...https://stm.fi/en/the-ministry-as-a-workplace/working-for-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health
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Department for Insurance and Social Security The Department for Insurance and Social Security directs and steers insurance policy and is responsible for drafting social insurance and other insurance legislation. The Department handles issues that ...https://stm.fi/en/department-for-insurance-and-social-security-svo-
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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
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9.12.2021 | The second phase of the reform concerning services for older people will proceed to Parliament for consideration. The reform aims to improve particularly the sufficiency and quality of services provided to older people at home. It will also expand the diversity of services.https://stm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-changes-to-home-care-and-housing-services-for-older-people
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Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman The Finns Party Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman is responsible for all other matters covered by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, ...https://stm.fi/en/minister-of-social-affairs-and-health
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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
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Nordic cooperation Nordic cooperation involves Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Åland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland. The vision of the Nordic countries is to make the Nordic region the most sustainable and integrated region in the wor...https://stm.fi/en/international-cooperation/nordic
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Substance abuse and addiction prevention Shortly The goal of substance abuse and addiction prevention is to reduce harm and promote health, wellbeing and safety. The wellbeing services counties organise substance abuse prevention and provide healt...https://stm.fi/en/services-for-substance-abusers
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International examples to help Finland create governance model for wellbeing economy 4.12.2025 8.46 The economy of wellbeing offers tools for policy makers to secure the preconditions for a good life both for the current population and future gene...https://stm.fi/en/columns
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3.3.2022 | It is recommended that everyone aged 18 years or over take a third vaccine dose. Although the restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 have been eased, it is still important for people to stay at home when ill, to wear a mask in public indoor spaces and to practise good hand hygiene.https://stm.fi/en/-/number-of-patients-receiving-hospital-care-due-to-covid-19-remains-high
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Occupational accidents and occupational diseases The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is responsible for developing and preparing the legislation concerning insurance against occupational accidents and diseases. The workers’ compensation insu...https://stm.fi/en/sickness-rehabilitation/occupational-accidents-and-illnesses
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27.1.2022 | The estimated weekly total of COVID-19 cases was 52,000 in Finland between 17 and 23 January, compared to 57,000 in the previous week. Despite a fall in the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care, the burden on other specialised healthcare has remained unchanged at the national level. It is particularly important that people aged 60 or over and those belonging to risk groups get a third vaccine dose.https://stm.fi/en/-/weekly-total-of-new-covid-19-cases-52-000-in-finland-need-for-intensive-care-declining
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5.1.2022 | Around 38,700 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the past seven days, between 26 December 2021 and 1 January 2022, compared to around 19,600 new cases in the previous week. On 4 January 2022, the total number of confirmed cases of the Omikron variant was 363. The overall burden on hospital care has risen, while the need for intensive care has stayed at its high level.https://stm.fi/en/-/nearly-39-000-new-covid-19-cases-in-finland-burden-on-hospital-care-still-alarming
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21.12.2021 | Around 13,400 new COVID-19 cases were reported between 13 and 19 December, while in the previous week the number of new cases in Finland was around 10,600. On 20 December, the total number of confirmed cases of the Omikron variant was 83. The burden on hospital care and, in particular, intensive care is increasing.https://stm.fi/en/-/covid-19-infections-continue-to-increase-especially-burden-on-intensive-care-has-increased-throughout-the-country
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25.11.2021 | The number of new COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Finland. Approximately 7,200 new cases were reported between 15 and 21 November. At the end of October, over 4,000 cases were reported weekly, and during the latest reporting period, between 15 and 21 November, over 7,000 cases. This is over 3,000 cases more on a weekly level. The weekly number of COVID-19 patients admitted to intensive care has nearly tripled over the past three weeks.https://stm.fi/en/-/number-of-covid-19-cases-and-testing-volumes-are-increasing-and-need-for-hospital-care-remains-high
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24.3.2022 | The COVID-19 epidemic in Finland shows no signs of abating, although there is some regional variation in the intensity of the epidemic. The epidemic continues to put a strain on hospital care capacity. The need for intensive care has remained unchanged. Vaccinations continue to provide effective protection against the most serious forms of COVID-19. As the restrictions have been eased, the focus is now on people’s own measures to prevent the spread of infections.https://stm.fi/en/-/number-of-patients-receiving-hospital-care-due-to-covid-19-remains-high-focus-on-people-s-own-measures-to-prevent-spread-of-infections
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25.3.2021 | Between 15 and 21 March, the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Finland decreased for the first time since the increase in case numbers in mid-February. Although the rise in the number of cases has subsided at the national level for the time being, new cases are still reported in large numbers. Most of them are reported in southern and southwestern Finland. In March, inpatients in speciali...https://stm.fi/en/-/slight-decrease-in-covid-19-cases-compared-to-last-week-need-for-care-remains-high
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13.1.2022 | Nearly 53,600 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Finland between 3 and 9 January, compared to more than 42,100 new cases in the previous week. Cases are now reported even among people who have been vaccinated. The need for inpatient specialised healthcare has grown considerably while the burden on intensive care remains high but relatively stable. Vaccinations continue to provide good protection against the more serious forms of the disease.https://stm.fi/en/-/nearly-53-600-new-covid-19-cases-recorded-in-finland-need-for-hospital-care-increasing-third-vaccine-dose-given-to-one-third-of-people-aged-12-or-over
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30.10.2025 | Officials of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health have prepared a healthcare and social welfare 2040 vision to outline their view of the long-term direction of health and social services in Finland. The aim is to ensure that, in future, people in Finland will continue to receive effective, equal and sustainable services which they can trust.https://stm.fi/en/-/ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-officials-healthcare-and-social-welfare-of-the-future-will-provide-services-for-everyone-according-to-their-needs
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13.2.2026 | Together Against Cancer – Human-Centred Cancer Prevention and Care National Cancer Strategy 2026–2035 Finland National Cancer Strategy 2026–2035 Contents Summary 3 Strategic objectives 5 Current situation and operating environment 6 Cancer in Finl...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/1329769/National_Cancer_Strategy_2026-2035_Finland.pdf/a29aa994-91bb-2bcd-e90e-a3d3fde32b90?t=1770968783502
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31.10.2025 | Healthcare and social welfare 2040 vision Views and proposals of Ministry of Social Affairs and Health officials regarding needs for changes to the healthcare and social welfare service system Permanent Secretary Veli-Mikko Niemi In “Healthcare an...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/231157712/Sote2040%20eng.pdf/26d4c5df-a335-da30-7589-cd8e246e225a?t=1761917392011
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27.2.2024 | IKÄPÄ Virokannas / 1 Päihteiden käyttö ja palvelutarpeet vanhuudessa – Kohti gerontologisen päihdesosiaalityön mallia (IKÄPÄ) 1. Tarkoitus ja tavoitteet 1.1 Tutkimushankkeen merkitys suhteessa nykytietämykseen sekä tutkimukselliset lähtökohdat Elä...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/56719730/P%C3%A4ihteiden+k%C3%A4ytt%C3%B6+ja+palvelutarpeet+vanhuudessa+-+Kohti+gerontologisen+p%C3%A4ihdesosiaality%C3%B6n+mallia+(IK%C3%84P%C3%84),+Helsingin+yliopisto,+Elina+Vironkannas.pdf/615a4b31-e9cd-e57e-f575-1d1b0a9e7e10?t=1709028527249
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5.12.2025 | 1 Classified as ECDC NORMAL Appendix 10 - Country follow-up to ECDC PHEPA recommendations Following the PHEPA mission conducted in your country, the final ECDC assessment report includes a series of recommendations aiming at supporting your countr...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/231157712/National_Action_Plan_2025_Finland_follow_up_ECDC.pdf/800f16d0-fa2a-cba1-acfe-97e6f89a07df?t=1764936667375
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9.4.2026 | 1 ADI-ROM(2025)26 Restricted Strasbourg, 9 March 2026 COMMITTEE OF EXPERTS ON ROMA AND TRAVELLER1 ISSUES (ADI-ROM) 13th meeting Strasbourg, 1-2 April 2026 Explanatory Memorandum Recommendation to the member States on desegregation and inclusion po...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/0/Explanatory+Memorandum+EN+Recommendation+States+on+desegregation+inclusion+policies+practices+9+March+2026+2756-1481-5763.1.pdf/0d763c6a-963b-02dc-0a76-30ff5dd7566f?t=1775767255229
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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...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/231157712/PHEPA_Finland_2024_FINAL.pdf/7ace601e-2c15-0fa6-1c14-0a0b6f1c6764?t=1764936378338
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Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle laiksi terveydenhuoltolain muuttamisesta sekä siihen liittyviksi laeiksi ESITYKSEN PÄÄASIALLINEN SISÄLTÖ Esityksessä ehdotetaan muutettaviksi terveydenhuoltolakia toistaiseksi ja väliaikaisesti sosiaalihuoltolakia j...https://stm.fi/delegate/file/143234
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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
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16.4.2024 | The Government reached an agreement on the future of the network of hospitals and urgent and emergency health services in its spending limits session. It decided that changes would be made to night-time emergency care services in primary healthcare and to specialised healthcare in certain hospitals. The aim is to balance public expenditure and respond to the shortage of healthcare personnel.https://stm.fi/en/-/government-session-on-spending-limits-agrees-on-the-future-of-hospital-network
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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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13.1.2022 | The number of parental leave days will increase and there will be more flexibility for parents to take leave. The reform aims to increase equality in working life and between parents and to take better account of different types of families. The new types of parental leave will mainly apply to families where the child’s estimated date of birth is 4 September 2022 or later.https://stm.fi/en/-/family-leave-reform-enters-into-force-in-august-2022
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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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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
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20.1.2022 | Nearly 55,500 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Finland between 10 and 16 January, compared to more than 57,400 new cases in the previous week. The burden on inpatient specialised healthcare remains high. The burden on inpatient primary healthcare is also increasing rapidly. Vaccines provide good protection against the most serious forms of COVID-19. For this reason, it is particularly important that people aged 60 or over and those belonging to risk groups get a third dose.https://stm.fi/en/-/nearly-55-500-new-covid-19-cases-in-finland-burden-on-specialised-healthcare-still-high-number-of-people-vaccinated-with-third-dose-increasing
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Over 10,500 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Finland last week - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
16.12.2021 | More than 10,500 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Finland between 6 and 12 December. The incidence of new infections continued to increase over the last 14-day period, standing at 360 per 100,000 inhabitants at the end of last week. About 145,000 tests are carried out weekly. On 15 December 2021, the total number of confirmed cases of the Omicron variant in Finland was 34. In addition, preliminary screening tests indicate that cases of the Omicron variant are clearly increasing.https://stm.fi/en/-/over-10-500-new-covid-19-cases-recorded-in-finland-last-week -
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
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29.12.2021 | Around 16,200 new COVID-19 cases were reported between 20 and 26 December, while in the previous week the number of new cases in Finland was around 13,800. On 29 December, the total number of confirmed cases of the Omikron variant was 172. The burden on hospital care and intensive care remained stable over the Christmas holidays.https://stm.fi/en/-/positive-covid-19-tests-on-rise-accounting-for-10.7-per-cent-of-all-tests-last-week
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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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10.3.2022 | The virus that causes COVID-19 continues to circulate through the population. However, vaccines provide effective protection against severe forms of the disease. It is particularly important that people aged 60 or over and those belonging to risk groups get a third vaccine dose. As the restrictions are eased, the focus will be on people’s own measures to prevent the spread of infections.https://stm.fi/en/-/covid-19-continues-to-circulate-through-population-but-vaccines-provide-effective-protection-against-severe-forms-of-disease
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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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10.2.2022 | The national strategy for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing has been updated. The aim is to identify the causes of severe respiratory infections and to prevent the spread of infections particularly among groups of people who have a high risk of developing a more serious form of the disease.https://stm.fi/en/-/strategy-for-covid-19-testing-and-contact-tracing-updated-to-prevent-spread-of-disease-particularly-among-risk-groups
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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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17.9.2021 | Press conference on family leave reform, 17 September 2021 Minister Hanna Sarkkinen Minister Tuula Haatainen Family leave reform 1 | #perhevapaauudistus #familyleavereform • Significant investment in families with children • More flexibility and f...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/91178810/17+09+2021+perhevapaauudistus+diat+ENG.pdf/19301e44-4dd7-4fd3-7fe3-bafc39c38932/17+09+2021+perhevapaauudistus+diat+ENG.pdf?t=1631862610201
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17.9.2020 | The number of new coronavirus cases has increased in Finland during the past week. Several coronavirus clusters and transmission chains have been reported in many hospital districts.https://stm.fi/en/-/number-of-covid-19-cases-has-increased-at-an-alarming-rate-in-recent-weeks
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17.9.2021 | Press conference on family leave reform, 17 September 2021 Minister Hanna Sarkkinen Minister Tuula Haatainen Family leave reform 1 | #perhevapaauudistus #familyleavereform • Significant investment in families with children • More flexibility and f...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/91178810/17+09+2021+perhevapaauudistus+diat+ENG.pdf/19301e44-4dd7-4fd3-7fe3-bafc39c38932?t=1631862610201
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18.3.2021 | The COVID-19 situation remains difficult in the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa and the Hospital District of Southwest Finland. Over the past few weeks, the need for specialised healthcare and particularly the need for intensive care have increased considerably in these Districts.https://stm.fi/en/-/new-covid-19-cases-reported-in-large-numbers-between-8-and-14-march
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23.11.2023 | The maximum amounts of client fees in healthcare and social welfare will increase by 10 per cent from the beginning of 2024. Client fees are adjusted every two years in accordance with the change in the national pension index. Because the national pension index has risen by around 10 per cent between 2021 and 2023, the maximum client fees will be increased by an equal amount.https://stm.fi/en/-/maximum-client-fees-in-healthcare-and-social-welfare-to-increase-by-10-per-cent-
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17.9.2021 | The Government has completed its proposal for the family leave reform, and the proposal will now proceed to Parliament for consideration as decided by the Government on 16 September. The reform is scheduled to enter into force on 1 August 2022.https://stm.fi/en/-/family-leave-reform-to-increase-gender-equality-and-flexibility-in-daily-lives-of-today-s-families-and-in-everyday-working-life
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31.3.2022 | In future, EU COVID-19 vaccination certificates used for travel purposes will remain valid until further notice for those under the age of 18 who have completed the full primary vaccination series (usually two doses). COVID-19 vaccination certificates for adults expire when 270 days, i.e. about nine months, have passed from the last dose of the primary vaccination series. As of yet, no acceptance period applies to certificates issued following the administration of booster doses.https://stm.fi/en/-/covid-19-vaccination-certificates-for-people-aged-under-18-no-longer-subject-to-time-limit-after-primary-vaccination-series-when-used-for-travel
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1.10.2020 | The weekly number of new coronavirus cases has increased significantly in Finland over the last month. Of the indicators defined in the hybrid strategy, the incidence of new cases both in the previous seven days and in the previous 14 days as well as the proportion of positive COVID-19 cases of all samples taken have grown at an alarming rate.https://stm.fi/en/-/covid-19-epidemic-appears-to-continue-accelerating-regional-preventive-measures-play-a-key-role-in-curbing-spread-of-infections
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31.1.2022 | From February 2022 onwards, EU COVID-19 vaccination certificates will be accepted for travel purposes for a period of nine months since the administration of the last dose of the primary vaccination series. As of yet, no acceptance period will apply to certificates issued following the administration of booster doses.https://stm.fi/en/-/nine-month-acceptance-period-of-eu-covid-19-vaccination-certificates-introduced-for-travel
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13.8.2020 | The number and incidence of new coronavirus infections has clearly increased compared to the low figures at the beginning of July. Nevertheless, the number of cases remains relatively small at national level. The increased number of new cases is most evident in Helsinki and the Uusimaa region.https://stm.fi/en/-/number-of-coronavirus-infections-has-clearly-increased-during-the-most-recent-monitoring-period
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24.9.2020 | The number of new COVID-19 cases has risen in Finland over the past few weeks, and more hospital districts are reporting new cases. The rising incidence, the growing share of positive samples, the increasing difficulties to trace sources of infection and the growing number of further infections all foreshadow an approaching acceleration stage in the epidemic. People under 30 years of age account for about 50% of all cases.https://stm.fi/en/-/signs-of-an-accelerating-coronavirus-epidemic-people-urged-to-take-responsibility-to-prevent-spread-of-infections
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20.8.2020 | The number of new coronavirus infections remains relatively small at national level, although the number and incidence of cases have risen compared to the low figures at the beginning of July.https://stm.fi/en/-/number-of-new-coronavirus-infections-in-finland-is-still-relatively-small-daily-testing-volumes-have-increased
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10.9.2020 | The number of new coronavirus infections has remained moderate in Finland, and the national epidemiological situation is stable. The weekly numbers and incidence of cases have risen since early August, compared to the situation in June and July.https://stm.fi/en/-/covid-19-situation-remains-moderate-despite-several-mass-exposures
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19.11.2020 | The number and incidence of new COVID-19 cases are increasing in Finland. Last week, the majority of the new cases were reported in the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa. Currently, there are so many new cases that the epidemiological situation can worsen rapidly across the country.https://stm.fi/en/-/number-and-incidence-of-covid-19-cases-are-on-the-rise
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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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15.2.2021 | Press conference on family leave reform, 16 February 2021 Minister Aino-Kaisa Pekonen Family leave reform 15.2.20211 | • Same amount of leave per each child, irrespective of the type of the family • Non-discrimination and equality would increase •...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/60774354/Perhevapaauudistus_diat_en_web.pdf/c20fcc6b-4fee-edb0-a4f7-2fc96038bbf9?t=1613401829571
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11.6.2020 | According to the assessment published on 11 June 2020, the coronavirus epidemic continues to slow down compared to the situation two weeks ago. The number of cases reported every week to the communicable diseases register has again decreased clearly.https://stm.fi/en/-/coronavirus-epidemic-continues-to-slow-down-in-finland
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26.11.2020 | The COVID-19 situation has worsened almost throughout Finland but particularly in the Greater Helsinki area and the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa. New restrictions and recommendations have already been introduced and will be introduced not only in the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa but also elsewhere in the country. However, in South Savo, for example, transmission chains have been kept well under control.https://stm.fi/en/-/covid-19-infection-rate-rising-at-alarming-speed-in-all-hospital-districts-infection-rate-highest-in-greater-helsinki-area
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25.6.2020 | According to the assessment published on 25 June 2020, the coronavirus epidemic has calmed down in Finland. The number of cases reported weekly to the communicable diseases register has still continued to decrease.https://stm.fi/en/-/coronavirus-epidemic-has-calmed-down-in-finland-infections-still-possible
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4.6.2020 | According to the assessment published on 4 June 2020, the coronavirus epidemic has continued to slow down compared to the situation two weeks ago.https://stm.fi/en/-/koronavirusepidemia-on-jonkin-verran-hidastunut-kahdessa-viikossa
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30.6.2022 | 1 HAKEMUS VALTIONAVUSTUKSEN SAAMISEKSI SOSIAALITYÖN YLIOPISTOTASOISELLE TUTKIMUSHANKKEELLE VUODEN 2022 HAKU Hakija Hankkeen hallinnoinnista vastaava organisaatio Jyväskylän yliopisto Sähköposti (kirjaamo tai vastaava) kirjaamo(at)jyu.fi Postiosoit...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/125598325/JYU_Marjo+Kuronen_~+VN_14891_2022-SAAP-1+JYU+Kuronen+STM+hakemus+liitteineen+VTR+2022+RITA+eSigned+2615221_1_1.pdf/3432be14-9725-5859-e8fd-ab52ab5eb86e?t=1656574017253
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3.9.2020 | The coronavirus situation remains stable in Finland, although the number of infections and the incidence of the disease increased at the beginning of August, compared to the low figures in June and at the beginning of July. Since then, the numbers have stabilised and remained largely unchanged for a month.https://stm.fi/en/-/coronavirus-epidemic-remained-stable-in-august
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8.10.2020 | The weekly number of new COVID-19 cases has increased significantly in Finland over the past month. The incidence of cases is growing sharply and the percentage of positive samples of those tested continues to increase. The source of infection is unknown in more than half of all new cases.https://stm.fi/en/-/covid-19-epidemic-is-clearly-accelerating-throughout-almost-all-of-finland
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14.8.2019 | MINISTRY OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND HEALTH stm.fi/en I @MSAH_News I #EU2019FI Child and family policy in Finland Child welfare and care The aim of Finland’s family policy is to create a safe environment for children to grow up in and to pro- vide paren...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/14654750/Factsheet_ChildWelfareAndCare.pdf/acdc1989-f73e-5427-f204-e9dfee8ed5a4?t=1565784307000
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11.2.2020 | How can workplaces ensure that mental health resources are valued and colleagues are supported if they have encountered problems? How can workplaces nurture and strengthen their employees’ mental health?https://stm.fi/en/-/mielenterveys-on-tyopaikkojen-arvokkainta-paaomaa
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29.12.2020 | ( ) 1 (7) Form approved by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health DECISION ON ORDERING TO TREATMENT Form M3 Please fill in using the language of the form 1. Personal data of the person examined 2. Date of examination 3. Decision 4. Grounds Pers...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/53088547/decision-on-ordering-to-treatment.pdf/f9b3e9c3-f3da-a8d3-25d0-887c0216ea4f?t=1609247211114
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24.6.2021 | People in designing work and the working environment A handbook for the proactive planning of work and design of working environments 2People in designing work and the working environment Version 1.3 June | 2021 People in designing work and the wo...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/1332445/A+handbook+for+the+proactive+planning+of+work+and+design+of+working+environments+24.6.2021.pdf/32af1665-0d9f-b8c7-6f09-064f6d3c7530?t=1624519099955
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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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29.10.2020 | Law-drafting is a multi-stage process, which requires a wide range of professional competences and cooperation between multiple instances. In the Covid-19 situation, this work has been performed across ministries and in cooperation with agencies and research institution experts as well as practical actors.https://stm.fi/en/-/exceptional-law-drafting-under-normal-circumstances-law-drafting-challenges-
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14.8.2019 | MINISTRY OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND HEALTH stm.fi/en I @MSAH_News I #EU2019FI Child and family policy in Finland Financial support and family leave The aim of Finland’s family policy is to create a safe environment for children to grow up in and to pro...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/14654750/Factsheet_FinancialSupportAndFamilyLeave.pdf/6b757ac9-d75d-9c14-8e09-1318588e561b?t=1565784300000
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2.6.2023 | FINLANDS FÖRFATTNINGSSAMLINGS FÖRDRAGSSERIE Utgiven i Helsingfors den 31 maj 2016 (Finlands författningssamlings nr 398/2016) Statsrådets förordning 27/2016 om sättande i kraft av konventionen om rättigheter för personer med funktionsnedsätt- ning...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/2013549/Funktionshinderkonvention.pdf/6a128011-b6d4-493a-b74f-50c0bccf02cf?t=1685700807750
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29.12.2020 | 1 (4) Form approved by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health DECISION ON THE SEIZURE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY (The Mental Health Act, Section 22 g) (Please fill in using the language of the form) 1. Personal data of the patient Surname Personal id...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/53088547/decision-on-the-seizure-of-personal-property.pdf/ea9f16b8-ea9c-2be3-8275-102ae65acdb2?t=1609247211867
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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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2.2.2021 | The Global Risks Report of the World Economic Forum includes extreme weather and climate action failure, infectious diseases and digital inequality in the list of world’s greatest threats in 2021. These issues also directly impact occupational safety and health (OSH).https://stm.fi/en/-/world-greatest-threats-directly-impact-occupational-safety-and-health
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Regeringens proposition till riksdagen med förslag till lag om ändring av hälso- och sjukvårdslagen och till lagar som har samband med den PROPOSITIONENS HUVUDSAKLIGA INNEHÅLL I denna proposition föreslås det att hälso- och sjukvårdslagen ändras t...https://stm.fi/delegate/file/143235
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30.12.2020 | The number of coronavirus infections reported in Finland decreased during the Christmas week (21-27 December). The number of coronavirus tests administered also fell significantly from the previous weeks. It is therefore possible that cases will be reported with a delay in the near future.https://stm.fi/en/-/fewer-people-were-tested-for-coronavirus-during-christmas-week-number-of-reported-cases-fell
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26.6.2019 | Decree of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health on vaccinations The following is issued by decision of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health pursuant to section 54 of the Communicable Diseases Act (1227/2016): Section 1 National vaccinatio...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/7290391/Decree+of+the+Ministry+of+Social+Affairs+and+Health.pdf/dc43293b-77c4-c989-24a6-d6a38d717d1e?t=1561546997000
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6.3.2018 | 14o years of gender equality 1906 Finnish women attain full political rights Women’s organisations Suffragette Eligibility for election Right to vote Political rights Parliament Finland is a gender equality pioneer 1878 Equal hereditary rights for...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/1332809/Tasa-arvo_jana_ENG.pdf/b20771ef-d3e3-4ece-9861-e16cf09759fd?t=1520343517000
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31.5.2018 | A working group, appointed by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, proposes a road map for ending the use of tobacco and other nicotine products in Finland by 2030. It would mean that less than 5% of the adult population use tobacco and nicotine products daily. Reaching this goal, recorded in the Tobacco Act, requires that the future governments monitor and assess tobacco policy and develop new measures.https://stm.fi/en/-/tyoryhma-tupakka-ja-nikotiinipolitiikkaa-kehittamalla-suomi-savuttomaksi
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20.12.2018 | City of Malmo culture, social work and inclusion God day! I am very glad to be here today to present a practical example on culture as a tool for social inclusion and more specifcally with immigrants. But first I would like to present myself Ivana...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/11451638/03+Ivana+Baukart.ppt/4abb2be6-080e-d0b9-5e42-5359f6ef7969?version=1.0&t=1545297170000
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10.12.2018 | Economy and Gender Equality in the Nordic Countries A Selection of Good Nordic Practices This fact sheet focuses on one of the most challenging areas of gender equality in the Nordic countries: economy and gender. The Nordic countries score high o...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/11295142/Fact+sheet+Economy+and+gender+equality+in+the+Nordic+countries.pdf/eaa2aa63-90f3-85ae-d82a-619e4734d8d2?t=1544442359000
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19.12.2018 | Economy and Gender Equality in the Nordic Countries A Selection of Good Nordic Practices This fact sheet focuses on one of the most challenging areas of gender equality in the Nordic countries: economy and gender. The Nordic countries score high o...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/9521780/Fact+sheet+Economy+and+gender+equality+in+the+Nordic+countries.pdf/9743d70d-788d-4b7c-5c24-b8f34990ff37?t=1545205313000
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10.12.2020 | On 10 December, the Government decided to extend the restrictions on entry into the country until 12 January 2021. The COVID-19 epidemic is still clearly growing globally, and the number of infections is increasing in most countries. Although the number of new cases in Finland started to rise in the autumn after a calmer period in the summer, differences between the epidemiological situations in Finland and many other countries have recently grown sharply.https://stm.fi/en/-/1410869/restrictions-on-entry-extended-until-12-january
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15.9.2015 | 2014 Cost of lost labour input Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Department for Occupational Safety and Health, Finland Mr Mikko Rissanen, Senior Officer Ms Elina Kaseva, MSc (Economics and Business Administration) Ministry of Social Affairs ...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/1332445/Cost+of+lost+labour+input_en.pdf/d5790088-8e3e-4d13-a5cd-56c23b67de0c?t=1442323144000