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  1. The Government appointed a parliamentary monitoring group to support the legislative drafting project launched by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health to lay down the principles for the national choice of effective services and methods. [This is a machine translation, we do not guarantee the quality and accuracy of the translations produced.]
    https://stm.fi/en/project?tunnus=STM011:00/2025
  2. 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
  3. Register and information system descriptions When the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health processes personal data in the Government’s shared information systems , the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Prime Minister’s Office are join...
    https://stm.fi/en/information-system-descriptions
  4. Mediation in criminal and civil cases Mediation in criminal and civil cases is a free-of-charge public service where volunteer mediators mediate between the parties to a crime or a dispute and assist them in the negotiations. The purpose of mediat...
    https://stm.fi/en/mediation-in-criminal-and-civil-cases1
  5. Data Protection Contact information Data Protection Officer Data Protection Officer Lassi Kauttonen The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Department for Communities and Functional Capacity tietosuojavastaava.stm(at)gov.fi Controller The Minis...
    https://stm.fi/en/data-protection
  6. 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
  7. Contact information The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Telephone: +358 295 16001 (Government switchboard) Postal address: PO Box 33, FI-00023 Government, Finland Visiting address: Meritullinkatu 8, 00170 Helsinki Telefax: +358 2951 63415 (r...
    https://stm.fi/en/contact
  8. Sustainable Growth Programme for Finland The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health contributes to coordinating the Sustainable Growth Programme for Finland, which is funded from the one-off EU recovery instrument ‘NextGenerationEU’. The Sustainabl...
    https://stm.fi/en/sustainable-growth-programme-for-finland
  9. User's rights and requests for personal data When you want to know what data we store about you and who processes your data, you can check the data we have collected about you and update it, if necessary. You can submit a request to check your per...
    https://stm.fi/en/data-protection/user-s-rights-and-requests-for-personal-data
  10. Open positions and the Ministry as a workplace On this page Open positions Trainee positions at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health The Ministry as a workplace Service relationship, working hours, pay, and general collective agreements Well-...
    https://stm.fi/en/open-positions-and-the-ministry-as-a-workplace
  11. Finances and operations This page provides information about the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health’s operational and financial planning, budget, performance guidance process, operating plans and financial statements. The Ministry is responsibl...
    https://stm.fi/en/ministry/finances-and-operations
  12. Appealing income security decisions The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health does not process requests for a review, objections or complaints. Instead, it drafts legislation on appeal boards and this way ensures the legal protection of people whe...
    https://stm.fi/en/income-security/appealing
  13. 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
  14. Responsible agencies Gender equality policy coordination in Finland comes under the auspices of the MSAH. There are two authorities based at the MSAH that promote gender equality. Equality Unit The Equality Unit is responsible for gender equality ...
    https://stm.fi/en/gender-equality/responsible-agencies
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 9.4.2026 | The Government is proposing changes aimed at preventing intentional misuse of social security, reducing incorrect social security payments and improving information exchange with Kela, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-measures-to-prevent-benefit-fraud-and-incorrect-payments
  18. 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
  19. 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.]
    https://stm.fi/en/project?tunnus=STM021:00/2026
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. “What matters most is the people and how well they work together” Jari Keinänen has worked at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health for 25 years and leads the Wellbeing and Health Protection Unit. What motivates him are the variety of the work...
    https://stm.fi/en/meet-our-people-jari-keinanen
  23. 12.6.2026 | Together with the social partners, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Ministry of the Interior have drawn up recommendations for workplaces in case of drone threats. Their premise is that official instructions are followed. The recommendations are based on the current threat assessment and they will be updated as necessary. They also include a recommendation on the payment of wages.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/1410877/joint-recommendations-for-workplaces-in-case-of-drone-threats
  24. Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Minister of Social Security Karoliina Partanen The National Coalition Party Minister of Social Security Karoliina Partanen is responsible for matters covered by the Department for Insurance and Social Security...
    https://stm.fi/en/minister-of-social-security
  25. 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
  26. Urgent and emergency health services Wellbeing services counties must organise 24-hour services for dealing with urgent cases. Patients can receive urgent care at urgent care centres irrespective of their place of residence. Urgent cases include c...
    https://stm.fi/en/urgent-and-emergency-health-services
  27. Contact information Department for Clients and Services in Healthcare and Social Welfare / APO Clients and Personnel Unit / ASI Janette Grönfors, Senior Specialist Department for Clients and Services in Healthcare and Social Welfare / APO, Clients...
    https://stm.fi/en/browse-by-department-and-unit
  28. Information on cookies on the website Cookies are small text files that are saved in your browser when you visit a website. The purpose of cookies is to maintain certain user preferences (e.g. language) for a certain period of time. In this way, y...
    https://stm.fi/en/cookies
  29. 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
  30. Pharmacotherapy and pharmaceutical service The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is responsible for the development of pharmaceutical services and for preparation of legislation on pharmaceuticals. Pharmaceutical services are an integral part ...
    https://stm.fi/en/pharmacotherapy
  31. 4.12.2025 | The economy of wellbeing offers tools for policy makers to secure the preconditions for a good life both for the current population and future generations. A new working paper by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) analyses how wellbeing economy practices have been integrated into decision-making in ten countries. This comparison will also help Finland create its own governance model.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/international-examples-to-help-finland-create-governance-model-for-wellbeing-economy
  32. According to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Decree on the prescription of medicines (1088/2010), special attention must be given to the safety of pharmaceuticals.
    https://stm.fi/en/legislation-steering-and-supervision-cooperation
  33. 19.6.2026 | 1 CONCEPT NOTE OSTRAVA CASE STUDY The Social Rental Agency model to overcome Roma housing exclusion May 2026 The European Network on Roma Equality under EU Funds (EURoma Network) has been working since 2007 to foster an increased and effective use...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/0/Ostrava+case+-+concept+note.pdf/3fb6fe3a-d365-951e-a6ab-415c4aaef6c9?t=1781851939936
  34. 15.1.2026 | In the first stage, the general social security benefit will be a new social security benefit for unemployed jobseekers, replacing the existing labour market subsidy and basic unemployment allowance. The legislation on the general social security benefit is scheduled to enter into force on 1 May 2026.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/new-general-social-security-benefit-to-replace-labour-market-subsidy-and-basic-unemployment-allowance-as-from-1-may-2026
  35. 7.11.2025 | A new survey will open on Monday 10 November, giving pupils in years 5–9 the chance to share their thoughts on what is important. Their responses will help us as we prepare for the next government term.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/194055633/survey-to-gather-children-and-young-people-s-views-for-next-government-term
  36. 22.9.2025 | The Government has submitted a proposal to Parliament for an act on general social security benefit. In the first stage, the general social security benefit would be a new social security benefit for unemployed jobseekers, replacing labour market subsidy and basic unemployment allowance. The legislation concerning the general social security benefit is scheduled to enter into force on 1 May 2026.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/general-social-security-benefit-is-step-towards-simpler-social-security-system
  37. 8.12.2025 | This year, the International Gender Equality Prize was awarded to Masha Foundation , a Ukrainian public organisation which carries out significant work to help Ukrainian women overcome the psychological consequences of war and other violence.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/finland-s-international-gender-equality-prize-2025-goes-to-assistance-work-for-women-who-suffer-from-psychological-consequences-of-war-and-violence-in-ukraine
  38. 28.6.2024 | The Government and central labour market organisations have negotiated joint equal pay measures for the period 2024–2027. The aim of the Equal Pay Programme is to further reduce the gender pay gap. In addition to the measures set out in the Programme, there are other measures underway to reduce the pay gap.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/equal-pay-programme-of-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-s-government-and-central-labour-market-organisations-published
  39. 9.4.2025 | Prime Minister Orpo’s Government has set an objective of adjusting public sector activities to ensure that the national economy is on a sustainable footing. At the moment, it looks like it will be difficult to achieve this objective over the next few years though. The decision-makers in the wellbeing services counties are in a key role here. Reaching fiscal balance in general government finances is essential.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/wellbeing-services-counties-make-decisions-for-the-future-people-s-wellbeing-as-a-significant-economic-solution
  40. 6.2.2025 | The Government adopted a resolution on the Government Action Plan for Gender Equality 2024–2027 at its session on 6 february 2025. The Action Plan contains 50 measures, and it has a strong emphasis on the prevention of violence against women. The Action Plan is based on the Programme of Prime Minister Orpo’s Government.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/government-adopts-resolution-on-government-action-plan-for-gender-equality-2024-2027
  41. 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
  42. 1.3.2023 | Selvitys ja tutkimustoiminta Utrednings- och forskningsverksamhet Sosiaaliset perus- ja ihmisoikeudet sosiaaliturva- uudistuksessa Toomas Kotkas, Anna-Kaisa Tuovinen, Eeva Nykänen, Laura Kalliomaa-Puha VA LT I O N E U V O S T O N S E LV I T Y S - ...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/110185332/Sosiaaliset+perus-+ja+ihmisoikeudet+sosiaaliturvauudistuksessa.pdf/b5b536e8-75f8-8f78-a97f-c608ceeac03a?t=1677655245762
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 11.12.2023 | A project at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) is working on a proposal for a well-being economy steering model for Finland that would strengthen wellbeing-oriented policymaking in Finland. A workshop, organized by THL and the OECD WISE Centre on 21–22 November 2023, brought together officials from pioneering countries to discuss the functionality and application of governance practices for a well-being framework.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/drawing-lessons-from-pioneering-countries-for-finland-s-well-being-economy-steering-model
  47. 29.8.2024 | Privacy policy – Gender Equality Barometer The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has commissioned Statistics Finland to carry out a survey on gender equality in Finland. The survey will provide information about perceived equality in different...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/59129372/Privacy+policy+-+Gender+Equality+Barometer.pdf/8f86077c-9ecd-ad3d-5a39-27e2b38d02fc?version=1.1&t=1724923495823
  48. 12.5.2023 | The measures launched during the working capacity programme to create a more inclusive labour market and to employ people with impaired working capacity should be continued and developed further. The employees’ ability to work is an essential factor in the pursuit of a higher employment rate. These are some conclusions of the evaluation report on the recently completed working capacity programme.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/1410877/evaluation-report-working-capacity-programme-measures-to-help-employment-of-persons-with-impaired-capacity-to-work-should-continue
  49. 8.2.2024 | 1 (4) Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Meritullinkatu 8, Helsinki | PO Box 33, FI-00023 Government, Finland +358 295 16001, stm.fi/en, @MSAH_News Privacy policy – Survey on discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy The Ministry of Social Aff...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/59129372/Privacy+policy+%E2%80%93+Survey+on+discrimination+on+the+grounds+of+pregnancy.pdf/22af625d-a69a-0fb3-88d7-a7335d0667fc?version=1.1&t=1707400078809
  50. 15.5.2023 | The priorities and objectives of the WORK2030 programme responded well to the needs to develop working life, according to an external assessment. The programme supported earlier development work and succeeded in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in particular. The programme played an active role in implementing the ongoing reform of continuous learning at workplaces.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/assessment-report-work2030-programme-succeeded-in-responding-to-changes-in-working-life
  51. 31.1.2023 | A working group appointed by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health proposes measures to end the use of tobacco and nicotine products in Finland by 2030. The group submitted its report to State Secretary Eila Mäkipää on Tuesday, 31 January 2023.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/working-group-proposals-on-how-to-make-finland-tobacco-free-by-2030
  52. 3.7.2023 | 1 (2) Hearing 30.6.2023 VN/20729/2023 VN/20729/2023-STM-2 Postiosoite Käyntiosoite Puhelin Faksi s-posti, internet Postadress Besöksadress Telefon Fax e-post, internet Postal Address Office Telephone Fax e-mail, internet Sosiaali- ja terveysminist...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/152515719/Hearing+of+concerned+parties+with+respect+to+a+decision+to+restrict+the+placing+on+the+market+of+certain+nicotine-containing+products+pursuant+to+subsection+45b,+subsection+1+of+the+Chemicals+Act.pdf/c5bde430-11b8-d26f-2393-a50c91aaf9f0?t=1688392247835
  53. 7.10.2021 | The Government has finalised the implementation plan for the National Child Strategy. The plan includes a total of 30 new measures to secure the wellbeing of children and young people and to strengthen their rights. 
    https://stm.fi/en/-/first-implementation-plan-for-child-strategy-sets-out-30-new-measures-to-safeguard-children-s-rights
  54. 30.9.2022 | Various parties are currently reviewing the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization is preparing a new pandemic treaty to improve pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. On 28 September, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health arranged a meeting for stakeholders to discuss the treaty negotiations.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/future-who-pandemic-treaty-discussed-in-helsinki
  55. 2.6.2022 | The term of the group responsible for the situational picture and modelling of the COVID-19 epidemic ends in June 2022. The situational assessment report, published every other week, has monitored the development of the epidemic and the measures taken to curb the epidemic, but it will be put on hold for now. The question of what practices may need to be adopted in the autumn will be addressed later.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/situational-picture-and-modelling-group-publishes-its-last-report-on-covid-19-epidemic-for-now
  56. 3.7.2023 | 1 (4) Decision (Draft) 30.6.2023 VN/20729/2023 VN/20729/2023-STM-2 Postiosoite Käyntiosoite Puhelin Faksi s-posti, internet Postadress Besöksadress Telefon Fax e-post, internet Postal Address Office Telephone Fax e-mail, internet Sosiaali- ja terv...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/152515719/Decision+draft+under+section+45b,+subsection+of+the+chemicals+act+restricting+marketing+of+products+containing+nicotine.pdf/023acd00-adc3-03e4-685e-cc2b1765594b?t=1688392247539
  57. 2.12.2021 | The Government recommends that workplaces in areas in the community transmission phase switch to remote work when possible. Recommendation on remote work will be in effect until further notice. The Government issued a government resolution on the matter on 2 December.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/10623/government-recommends-remote-work-in-areas-in-the-community-transmission-phase-until-further-notice
  58. 25.11.2021 | The social security agreement between Finland and Japan will enter into force on 1 February 2022. Ville Skinnari, Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, and Takashi Murata, Japan’s Ambassador to Finland, exchanged notes on 25 November to bring the bilateral agreement into force. When the agreement enters into force, workers posted to a Contracting State will avoid double pension and unemployment insurance contributions.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/social-security-agreement-between-finland-and-japan-enters-into-force-on-1-february-2022-
  59. 1.3.2024 | The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare reported on 29 February that scabies cases have become increasingly common in Finland. On the same day, the Advisory Board on Communicable Diseases, which is appointed by the Government, also discussed at its meeting how to improve the diagnosis and treatment of scabies.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/public-authorities-seek-ways-to-improve-treatment-of-scabies
  60. 3.6.2021 | The COVID-19 situation has improved noticeably in Finland over the past week. There are, however, major regional differences in the development of the epidemic. The incidence of COVID-19 is still higher in southern and southwestern Finland and Central Ostrobothnia than in the rest of the country. The development of the epidemic has, nevertheless, slowed down in many areas.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/covid-19-cases-decreasing-in-finland-week-by-week
  61. 9.11.2023 | Mika Salminen, Doctor of Philosophy, has been appointed Director General of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) for the period of 1 January 2024–31 December 2028. A total of 17 candidates applied for the post of Director General by the closing date. The Director General is appointed by the Government for a period of five years at a time.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/mika-salminen-appointed-director-general-of-the-finnish-institute-for-health-and-welfare
  62. 8.7.2021 | A total of 1,282 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Finland between 28 June and 4 July. During the previous week the corresponding figure was around 960. The number of new cases has doubled compared to the preceding two-week period: during the past two weeks, the number of new cases totalled 2,240, while in the preceding two-week period, it was 1,093. The weekly number of COVID-19 cases was at its lowest in week 24 (between 14 and 20 June), totalling around 530.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/number-of-covid-19-cases-doubled-largely-due-to-fans-returning-from-euro-2020-matches
  63. 9.9.2021 | The number of new COVID-19 cases continues to fall in Finland, but the number is still high. The total number of new cases reported between 30 August and 5 September was 3,842. This is about 300 cases fewer than the week before when the figure was 4,175.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/covid-19-cases-continue-to-fall-slowly-full-course-of-vaccination-gives-good-protection-against-infection
  64. 18.1.2021 | Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist, Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen, Minister of Education Jussi Saramo and the heads of central labour market organisations will meet on Tuesday 19 January to discuss equal pay. The meeting will focus on how to implement the joint Equal Pay Programme adopted in late 2020. The aim is to reduce the average pay gap between women and men faster.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/government-and-central-labour-market-organisations-commit-to-promoting-equality-in-pay
  65. 5.8.2021 | The number of new COVID-19 cased has increased by 56 per cent over the last week. The total number of new cases reported between 26 July and -1 August was 4,574 whereas, a week before, the number of new cases was 2,925.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/number-of-covid-19-infections-increases-almost-by-60-per-cent-in-a-week
  66. 26.8.2021 | The number of new COVID-19 cases seems to have started to fall in Finland. The total number of new cases reported between 16 and 22 August was 4,334. This is about 800 cases fewer than in the preceding week when the figure was 5,176. However, the number of new cases remains high, and COVID-19 continues to spread especially among unvaccinated young people and adults.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/number-of-new-covid-19-cases-declining
  67. 3.7.2023 | Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency Helsinki PO Box 66 (Opastinsilta 12 B) FI-00521 Helsinki Tampere Yliopistonkatu 38 FI-33100 Tampere Rovaniemi Valtakatu 2 FI-96100 Rovaniemi Switchboard / Tel. +358 29 505 2000 www.tukes.fi [email protected] Bus...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/152515719/Interim+decision+pursuant+to+section+45b,+subsection+3+of+the+Chemicals+Act+restricting+the+placing+on+the+market+of+certain+products+containing+nicotine,%C2%A0the+Finnish+Safety+and+Chemicals+Agency.pdf/8d263a41-6ab0-7796-0ade-09c9a0513e80?t=1688392460585
  68. 19.8.2021 | The number of new COVID-19 cases has remained at almost the same level as the week before. The total number of new cases reported between 9 and 15 August was 5,163, whereas in the previous week the number of new cases was 5,072. Currently, COVID-19 is spreading especially among unvaccinated young people and young adults.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/number-of-covid-19-cases-remains-high-although-growth-rate-of-new-infections-has-stabilised
  69. 16.9.2021 | The number of new COVID-19 cases has been on a slow decline for the past four weeks. The total number of new cases reported between 6 and 12 September was 3,119. This is about 750 cases fewer than the week before when the figure was 3,887. The epidemic continues to spread especially among unvaccinated 20–49-year-olds.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/slow-decrease-in-covid-19-infections-burden-on-specialised-healthcare-remains-the-same
  70. 2.9.2021 | The number of new COVID-19 cases has continued to fall in Finland, but the favourable development reported last week has slowed down. The total number of new cases reported between 23 and 29 August was 4,064. This is about 300 cases fewer than in the preceding week when the figure was 4,386. COVID-19 continues to spread especially among unvaccinated young people and adults.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/decline-in-covid-19-cases-slowing-down-need-for-hospital-care-remains-unchanged
  71. 11.11.2021 | On 10 November, 86 per cent of the target population for COVID-19 vaccination in Finland, i.e. people who are 12 years of age or over, had received at least one vaccine dose and 80 per cent two vaccine doses. However, reaching this milestone is not enough to reverse the trend of rising COVID-19 infection rates and the growing need for hospital care.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/two-dose-covid-19-vaccination-rate-reaches-80-per-cent-for-people-aged-12-or-over-figures-show-a-clear-rise-in-covid-19-cases
  72. 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
  73. 26.1.2023 | The Translation and Language Division of the Prime Minister’s Office has updated the glossary of concepts related to the reform of healthcare, social welfare and rescue services that was published in Finnish and Swedish in March 2022.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/glossary-updated-terminology-related-to-wellbeing-services-counties-widely-available-in-swedish-and-english
  74. 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
  75. 12.8.2021 | The number of new COVID-19 cases has increased slightly compared to the previous week. The total number of new cases reported between 2 and 8 August was 5,017, whereas a week before the number of new cases was 4,618.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/number-of-covid-19-cases-continues-to-increase-nearly-9-900-people-placed-in-quarantine
  76. 24.6.2021 | The weekly number of COVID-19 cases in Finland is now down to about one third of what was reported in the first week of May. Last week (14–20 June), however, the downward trend in the number of cases slowed down. A total of 514 new cases were reported to the communicable diseases register, showing a decrease of about 40 cases from the previous week.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/regional-covid-19-situation-improving-in-finland-proportion-of-infections-contracted-abroad-increasing
  77. 22.7.2021 | The number of new COVID-19 cases has been increasing over the past four weeks. The total number of new cases reported between 12 and 18 July was 2,210. The number of cases per week has quadrupled and the share of positive samples has risen to 2.3 per cent since mid-June. Due to vaccination coverage, the number of serious cases requiring hospital care has not increased this summer as fast in proportion to the number of new cases as earlier during the epidemic.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/covid-19-infections-continue-to-increase-infected-and-exposed-people-have-an-obligation-to-assist-authorities-in-preventing-further-infections
  78. 15.7.2021 | A total of 1,651 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Finland between 5 and 11 July. The number of cases has been increasing for the past three weeks. About 540 new cases were reported in the middle of June (14–20 June), after which the number of cases has approximately tripled.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/many-new-covid-19-cases-reported-among-young-adults-visiting-bars-restaurants-and-social-events-burden-on-hospitals-remains-moderate-
  79. 10.6.2021 | The number of COVID-19 cases is decreasing in Finland, with most areas recording only a small number of new cases. The incidence of COVID-19 cases is higher in some areas of southern Finland than in the rest of the country. However, the epidemic has also continued to slow down in densely populated areas.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/covid-19-cases-continue-to-fall
  80. 27.5.2021 | The epidemiological situation has remained stable in Finland in the past few weeks. The number of new COVID-19 cases took a sharp downward turn in late March, which levelled out in late April. Since then the number of new cases has remained stable.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/development-of-the-epidemic-remains-stable-nationally-but-there-are-regional-differences
  81. 20.5.2021 | In Finland, the COVID-19 situation deteriorated very quickly in some areas, also at local level, between 10 and 16 May. Despite this, the number of new cases was about 70 per cent lower than between 8 and 14 March when the number of cases was at its highest.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/covid-19-epidemic-not-yet-subsided-in-finland-case-numbers-may-start-rising-again
  82. 1.7.2021 | A total of 947 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Finland between 21 and 27 June, which is much more than in the preceding weeks. In fact, this is over 400 cases more than the week before. The recent spike in Covid-19 cases is largely due to football fans returning from Russia after attending UEFA European Championship matches. 
    https://stm.fi/en/-/covid-19-cases-on-the-rise-again-in-finland-infections-reported-particularly-among-euro-2020-football-fans-returning-from-russia
  83. 17.6.2021 | The COVID-19 epidemic has continued to subside throughout Finland within the last two weeks. However, there is still regional variation in the development of the epidemic, as the incidence of COVID-19 cases is higher in some areas of southern Finland than in the rest of the country. Overall, the COVID-19 situation is calm, with most areas recording only a small number of new cases. The estimated effect...
    https://stm.fi/en/-/covid-19-epidemic-continues-to-subside-in-finland-combating-epidemic-also-important-in-summertime
  84. 29.4.2021 | The number of new COVID-19 cases continues to decline, which indicates that the epidemic is currently winding down in Finland. The restrictions and recommendations have clearly been effective and prevented infections. As the spring progresses, vaccinations and seasonal variation will begin to contribute to the positive development of the epidemic. The fact that people have complied with the recommendations and restrictions in a commendable manner has also helped ease the epidemic.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/number-of-covid-19-cases-continues-to-decline-epidemic-is-currently-winding-down
  85. 4.2.2022 | On Friday 4 February, the President of the Republic appointed Member of Parliament Aki Lindén, Licentiate of Medicine and Master of Social Sciences, to serve as Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services and as a member of the Government.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/194055633/aki-linden-appointed-minister-of-family-affairs-and-social-services
  86. 6.5.2021 | The number of new COVID-19 cases continued to decline between 26 April and 2 May although the rate of decline slowed down slightly. The regional differences in the development of the epidemic have also evened out to some extent. The number of people getting tested is commendably high. It is expected that the need for hospital care will decrease slowly.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/covid-19-situation-improving-in-finland-with-no-increase-in-number-of-people-requiring-hospital-care
  87. 11.6.2020 | FINNISH GOVERNMENT | Snellmaninkatu 1 A, Helsinki, PO Box 23, FI-00023 Government, Finland Prime Minister Marin’s Government decides basis for health and social services reform The Government has finalised the policy outlines for the health and so...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/20825107/SOTE-factsheet_EN_004.pdf/77311aa5-d6f9-048a-0235-9ffc8eaf0844?t=1591857842000
  88. 15.2.2023 | During 2019–2023, the Government’s working capacity programme sought solutions to the employment problems of people with impaired capacity to work. At the same time, the programme developed more effective services to support working capacity. The closing event of the programme on 15 February examined the employment of people with impaired work capacity from the perspective of social sustainability, inclusion and the service system.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/1410877/working-capacity-programme-ends-but-measures-to-promote-employment-of-people-with-partial-work-capacity-will-continue
  89. 15.3.2019 | 1 (2) Postal Address Office e-mail, internet Prime Minister’s Office Prime Minister’s Office [email protected] PO Box 23 Ritarikatu 2 B www.vnk.fi 00023 Government Helsinki Printable form for information requests in accordance with the EU General Da...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/9356098/Esitietolomake_englanti.pdf/30b422b2-fa79-1b0a-9b34-e12c8a7523d6?t=1552639788000
  90. 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
  91. 22.11.2021 | The Government of Finland awards the International Gender Equality Prize now for the third time. This year's prizewinner is We Will Stop Femicide Platform, an organisation that does groundbreaking work combating violence against women in Turkey and whose work has a global relevance.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/finland-s-international-gender-equality-prize-goes-to-combating-violence-against-women-1
  92. 14.1.2022 | In its meeting on Friday 14 January, the Government’s Ministerial Working Group on Coordinating COVID-19 Response discussed the development of the epidemic, closures of food and beverage service businesses and compensation for the costs of restrictive measures. On Friday morning, the ministerial working group received an overview of the epidemiological situation and heard preliminary assessments...
    https://stm.fi/en/-/194055633/ministerial-working-group-on-covid-19-decides-on-compensation-for-costs-of-restrictive-measures-and-on-additional-restrictions-to-be-placed-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses
  93. Regeringens proposition till riksdagen med förslag till lag om ändring av lagen om jämställdhet mellan kvinnor och män och till lagar som har samband med den PROPOSITIONENS HUVUDSAKLIGA INNEHÅLL I denna proposition föreslås det att lagen om jämstä...
    https://stm.fi/delegate/file/241989
  94. Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle laiksi lapsiin liittyvien rikosepäilyjen selvittämisessä avustavista terveydenhuollon yksiköistä ESITYKSEN PÄÄASIALLINEN SISÄLTÖ Esityksessä ehdotetaan säädettäväksi laki lapsiin liittyvien rikosepäilyjen selvittämi...
    https://stm.fi/delegate/file/227871
  95. 5.6.2020 | Reform of health, social and rescue services Policy outlines of the Ministerial Working Group on Health and Social Services Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services Krista Kiuru Press conference on 5 June 2020 About the reform • Reduce inequ...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/20825107/Sote-linjaukset,+diat+5.6.2020/319fdfac-3121-88d7-1f48-4f82bd22e4f3?t=1591366100000
  96. 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
  97. 29.12.2020 | 1 (6) Form approved by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health DECISION ON LIMITATION OF CONTACT (The Mental Health Act, Section 22 j) (Please fill in using the language of the form) 1. Personal data of the patient 2. Decision Important consider...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/53088547/decision-on-limitation-of-contact.pdf/397ed696-dafa-6334-44d8-39e7f8eadd0f?t=1609247210711
  98. 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
  99. 17.10.2019 | If the UK withdraws from the EU (Brexit) without an agreement, the recipients of Finnish national pension residing in the UK will receive national pension for a period of one year after the withdrawal. This so-called protection period of one year is the same as for national pension recipients moving to any country outside the EU.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/kansanelakkeiden-maksua-isoon-britanniaan-jatketaan-vuosi-sopimuksettoman-brexitin-jalkeen
  100. 19.3.2020 | Today, on 19 March 2020, the Government appointed a parliamentary committee to prepare a social security reform in Finland. The term of office of the committee will last from 23 March 2020 to 31 March 2027.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/sosiaaliturvauudistusta-valmisteleva-komitea-asetettu