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Uudistetaan lapseen kohdistuneen seksuaali- ja pahoinpitelyrikoksen selvittämisen järjestämisestä annettu laki (1009/2008). Hallitusohjelman mukaan lapseen kohdistuvan seksuaaliväkivallan tapauksissa varmistetaan lapsen edun mukainen tutkinta ja monialainen tuki eri viranomaisten yhteistyönä.https://stm.fi/hanke?tunnus=STM163:00/2024
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Hankkeessa on tarkoitus selvittää tarkemmin ja laajemmin sote-tietojen käyttöä palvelutarpeen ennakoimisessa sekä tekoälyn ja automaation käyttömahdollisuuksia sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollossa.https://stm.fi/hanke?tunnus=STM011:00/2026
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Radical Health Festival kokoaa kansainväliset terveysalan huiput Helsinkiin keskustelemaan ennakoivasta ja yksilöllisestä terveydenhuollosta. STM vastaa tapahtuman Policy for Change -ohjelmasta, jossa pureudutaan muun muassa datan ja tekoälyn hyödyntämiseen sekä mahdollistavaan sääntelyyn Euroopan kilpailukyvyn vahvistamiseksi.https://stm.fi/tapahtumat/2026-01-19/radical-health-festival
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Korona-tiedonhallintaratkaisujen säädösvalmistelusta vastaava työryhmä STM056:00/2020 Säädösvalmistelu Hankkeessa ajankohtaista Lausuntokierros 26.5. – 1.6.2020 Lausuntokierros Asiakirjat Lausunto PDF Utlåtande från Ålands landskapsregering PDF Ed...https://stm.fi/hanke?tunnus=STM056:00/2020
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Nuorten työelämään kiinnittymisen ja osallistumisen taustatekijöitä sekä osallistumiseen vaikuttavia keinoja Työmarkkinoita muokkaavat erityisesti rakenteiden osalta kansainvälisten arvoketjujen merkityksen kasvu, tietotekniikan (muun muassa tekoä...https://stm.fi/nuorten-tyoelamaan-kiinnittymisen-ja-osallistumisen-taustatekijoita-seka-osallistumiseen-vaikuttavia-keinoja
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Hallituksen esityksessä ehdotetaan parannettavaksi psykiatrisen hoidon tahdosta riippumattoman lääkityksen oikeussuojakeinoja koskevaa sääntelyä ja siten potilaan oikeusturvaa.https://stm.fi/hanke?tunnus=STM005:00/2021
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The 11th annual Gender Equality Days (Tasa-arvopäivät) were organised on 8-9 October 2025 at the Clarion Hotel Aviapolis in Vantaa.https://stm.fi/tapahtumat/2025-10-08/gender-equality-days-2025
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Ehdotetulla lailla perustettaisiin Suomeen Genomikeskus ja säädettäisiin sen tehtävistä. Genomikeskus toimisi asiantuntijaviranomaisena terveyteen liittyviä geneettisiä analyysejä ja geneettisen tiedon käsittelyä koskevissa asioissa. Lain tarkoituksena on tukea geneettisen tiedon vastuullista ja yhdenvertaista käyttöä ihmisten terveyden hyväksi.https://stm.fi/hanke?tunnus=STM071:00/2018
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Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle eräiden sosiaaliturvaetuuksi valtion osuuksien maksamista koskevien säännösten muuttamisesta ESITYKSEN PÄÄASIALLINEN SISÄLTÖ Esityksessä ehdotetaan merimieseläkelain, yrittäjän eläkelain, maatalousyrittäjän eläkelai...https://stm.fi/delegate/file/230255
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Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle laiksi kuntouttavasta työtoiminnasta annetun lain muuttamisesta ESITYKSEN PÄÄASIALLINEN SISÄLTÖ Esityksessä ehdotetaan muutettavaksi kuntouttavasta työtoiminnasta annettua lakia. Esityksen tarkoituksena on keventää ...https://stm.fi/delegate/file/200703
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Key areas of participation and inclusion The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health works to strengthen inclusion and social wellbeing and to reduce inequality. Social exclusion and poverty are prevented by strengthening people’s inclusion and abil...https://stm.fi/en/participation-key-areas
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27.8.2024 | Lähetekeskustelu: palveluvalikoiman periaatteet Vaikuttavien palvelujen ja menetelmien kansallisen valinnan periaatteista säätäminen Kirsi Ruuhonen, Kaisa-Maria Kimmel, Virva Juurikkala, Sirkku Pikkujämsä Palveluiden vaikuttavuuden ja yhdenvertais...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/220100062/STM+Palveluvalikoiman+periaatteet+l%C3%A4hetekeskustelu+19-8-2024.pdf/1e17d308-821e-059c-c14d-afabee391256/STM+Palveluvalikoiman+periaatteet+l%C3%A4hetekeskustelu+19-8-2024.pdf?t=1724744727659
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Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle laeiksi Kansaneläkelaitoksen kuntoutusetuuksista ja kuntoutusrahaetuuksi annetun lain ja sairausvakuutuslain 15 ja 17 luvun sekä eräiden muiden lakien muuttamisesta ESITYKSEN PÄÄASIALLINEN SISÄLTÖ Esityksessä ehdote...https://stm.fi/delegate/file/227963
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21.5.2026 | The Act on Healthcare Professionals has been amended to make it possible to receive international assistance for healthcare in different kinds of crises. The amendments will facilitate and speed up the operations of humanitarian assistance providers in Finland when assistance is needed fast. The amendments will enter into force on 25 May 2026.https://stm.fi/en/-/reception-of-international-assistance-in-healthcare-to-become-easier
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27.2.2024 | Tutkimussuunnitelma Teemu Rantanen / 1 Vuoden 2023 yliopistotasoisen tutkimuksen hankehaku Tutkimussuunnitelma MONITOIMIJAINEN SOSIAALITYÖ VANKILASTA VAPAUTUVAN TUKENA DIGITALISOITUVASSA YHTEISKUNNASSA (VAPAA) 1 TARKOITUS JA TAVOITTEET 1.1 Tutkimu...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/56719730/Monitoimijainen+sosiaality%C3%B6+vankilasta+vapautuvan+tukena+digitalisoituvassa+yhteiskunnassa+(VAPAA),+Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu,+Teemu+Rantanen.pdf/0b36f03e-cfd4-c8a4-5d4c-039f3bf1990c?t=1709028423979
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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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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
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22.6.2022 | 1 (4) Kirje 22.6.2022 VN/18604/2022 VN/18604/2022-STM-1 Postiosoite Käyntiosoite Puhelin Faksi s-posti, internet Postadress Besöksadress Telefon Fax e-post, internet Postal Address Office Telephone Fax e-mail, internet Sosiaali- ja terveysminister...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/104717833/VN_18604_2022-STM-1+Ohjauskirje+koskien+palveluj%C3%A4rjestelm%C3%A4n+varautumista+tartuntatautilain+cov+2760323_7_1.pdf/4d9517ac-61f1-235e-6d83-b1fcd98c34c2?t=1655900860533
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22.6.2022 | 1 (4) Kirje 22.6.2022 VN/18604/2022 VN/18604/2022-STM-1 Postiosoite Käyntiosoite Puhelin Faksi s-posti, internet Postadress Besöksadress Telefon Fax e-post, internet Postal Address Office Telephone Fax e-mail, internet Sosiaali- ja terveysminister...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/104717833/VN_18604_2022-STM-1+Ohjauskirje+koskien+palveluj%C3%A4rjestelm%C3%A4n+varautumista+tartuntatautilain+cov+2760323_7_1.pdf/4d9517ac-61f1-235e-6d83-b1fcd98c34c2/VN_18604_2022-STM-1+Ohjauskirje+koskien+palveluj%C3%A4rjestelm%C3%A4n+varautumista+tartuntatautilain+cov+2760323_7_1.pdf?t=1655900860533
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27.2.2024 | Sovittua hoivaa: omaishoitosopimus omaishoitajan ja työntekijän yhteistyön käsikirjoituksena (SOHO) 1. Tarkoitus ja tavoitteet 1.1 Tutkimushankkeen merkitys suhteessa nykytietämykseen sekä tutkimukselliset lähtökohdat Tässä hankkeessa selvitämme, ...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/56719730/Sovittua+hoivaa-omaishoitosopimus+omaishoitajan+ja+ty%C3%B6ntekij%C3%A4n+yhteisty%C3%B6n+k%C3%A4sikirjoituksena+(SOHO),+Turun+yliopisto,+Kirsi+G%C3%BCnther.pdf/de5e08bd-42ee-caf8-9ba6-7155c3745dfd?t=1709032784659
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Promoting inclusion strengthens social cohesion Inclusion means belonging to and being connected with communities and society. It is reflected, for example, in trust, equality and people’s opportunity to have a say in their own community and socie...https://stm.fi/en/promoting-participation
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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
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4.11.2025 | The Second UN World Summit for Social Development will be organised on 4–6 2025 November in Doha, Qatar. The summit will strengthen the global commitment to social development. Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen will represent Finland at the summit.https://stm.fi/en/-/finland-participates-in-un-social-development-summit-in-qatar-aim-to-strengthen-social-justice-and-sustainable-development
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Strategic and Financial Management Unit The Strategic and Financial Management Unit assists and supports the Permanent Secretary and is in charge of developing the Ministry’s strategic leadership. The Unit is responsible for advancing and developi...https://stm.fi/en/strategic-and-financial-management-unit-star
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The principle of organising prenatal screening tests to find out whether the pregnancy is developing normally is that all pregnant women are offered voluntary, free-of-charge, uniform and high-quality screening tests and, when necessary, further tests on an equal basis.https://stm.fi/en/prenatal-screening
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27.2.2024 | TUTKIMUSSUUNNITELMA LUOTTAMUKSEN RAKENTUMINEN LASTENSUOJELUN SOSIAALITYÖTÄ KOHTAAN (LURA) Konsortiohankkeen osapuolet: Helsingin yliopisto ja Turun yliopisto Konsortion johtaja: VTT, sosiaalityön dosentti, yliopistonlehtori Eveliina Heino 1. Tutki...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/56719730/Luottamuksen+rakentuminen+lastensuojelun+sosiaality%C3%B6t%C3%A4+kohtaan+(LURA),+Helsingin+yliopisto,+Eveliina+Heino.pdf/19146241-6a2e-c1a7-9800-ed0c0ee5632e?t=1709032739593
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“Opportunities to build something new this hands-on in central government are rare” Laura Kuusio works on advancing Finland’s national Child Strategy and the European Child Guarantee. What matters most to her is strengthening the participation of ...https://stm.fi/en/meet-our-people-laura-kuusio
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health securityhttps://stm.fi/en/global-health-security
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National Advisory Board on Romani Affairs The task of the Advisory Board on Romani Affairs is to enhance the equal participation of the Roma population in the Finnish society, to improve their living conditions and socio-economic position and to p...https://stm.fi/en/advisory-board-on-romani-affairs
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World Health Organization The World Health Organization (WHO) is Finland’s most important international partner in the development and evaluation of health policy in Finland and globally. Finland is an active participant in global health policy an...https://stm.fi/en/international-cooperation/who
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25.4.2024 | Muistio 24.4.2024 1 (14) VN/36738/2023 Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriö Meritullinkatu 8, Helsinki | PL 33, 00023 Valtioneuvosto 0295 16001 | stm.fi | @STM_Uutiset Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön asetus rokotuksista annetun sosiaali- ja terveysminis...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/198978037/STM_asetus_rokotuksista_annetun_asetuksen_muuttamisesta_muistio.pdf/b78cd413-8d99-27a9-2a97-28b61e6d940b?t=1714052449920
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Preventing violence and crime The work against violence and crime requires broad-based cooperation between various parties. At the national level, the ministries and the agencies operating under them promote multidisciplinary work, for example, th...https://stm.fi/en/preventing-violence-and-crime
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Arctic cooperationhttps://stm.fi/en/arctic-cooperation
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The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health guides, directs and develops legislation on occupational healthcare.https://stm.fi/en/occupational-health-care
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Welfare and health promotion The Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health supports the welfare of people in Finland via social and health services and by ensuring income security. Legislation » Many areas of health legislation enhance welfare...https://stm.fi/en/promotion-of-welfare
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European Committee of Social Rights The European Committee of Social Rights is an impartial investigative body working within the Council of Europe. The Committee investigates whether or not the countries that have ratified the European Social Cha...https://stm.fi/en/european-committee-of-social-rights
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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
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International and EU affairs The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and its administrative branch engage in proactive international and EU cooperation that promotes health and social policy. As part of the Government, the Ministry is responsibl...https://stm.fi/en/international-cooperation
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30.6.2022 | 1 Kohti tutkimusperustaista osallisuuden edistämistä nuorten aikuisten sosiaali- työssä (NuoriSO) Vastuututkija: Henna Pirskanen (Lapin yliopisto), muut toteuttajatahot: Sanni Tiitinen (Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu), Maija Mänttäri-van der Kuip (...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/125598325/Lapin+yliopisto_Henna+Pirskanen_Hakemus+sosiaality%C3%B6n+tutkimuksen+rahoitukseen+2022_Pirskanen.pdf/fba823bf-74bc-8a88-a25b-daf90c5db03c?t=1656574017598
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fi sv en Finnish Cancer Center FICAN The Finnish Cancer Center (FICAN) was established in 2019 to promote effective and equitable cancer care in Finland. FICAN’s mission is to implement the tasks defined in the Government Decree on the Division of...https://stm.fi/en/personalized-medicine/national-cancer-center
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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
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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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Occupational safety and health (OSH) The MSAH prepares and develops legislation and policies on OSH and deals with international cooperation in this field. The ministry also guides the occupational safety and health work of the The Finnish Supervi...https://stm.fi/en/occupational-safety-and-health
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International Labour Organization ILO ILO, the International Labour Organization, sets labour standards through conventions and recommendations, and monitors and supports its member states in their application. The Ministry of Social Affairs and H...https://stm.fi/en/international-cooperation/ilo
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16.4.2026 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Child Home Care Allowances and Private Childcare Allowances. The proposal would implement the Norwegian model for child home care allowance. The proposal seeks to promote the integration and labour market position of women with an immigrant background and to increase the participation of children in early childhood education and care.https://stm.fi/en/-/x
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OECD The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an intergovernmental organisation of developed market-based economies with 37 member countries. Finland’s work with the OECD primarily involves the responsible officials fro...https://stm.fi/en/international-cooperation/oecd
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International Affairs Unit The International Affairs Unit develops, plans and coordinates international affairs in the Ministry's administrative sector. The International Affairs Unit coordinates the administrative sector’s activities in intergove...https://stm.fi/en/international-affairs-unit-kvy
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27.2.2024 | 1 Perheen tukena – perhetyö lapsi- ja perhesosiaalityössä (PETU) PETU on Jyväskylän yliopiston (JYU), Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulun (Jamk), Lastensuojelun kehittämisyhteisö Pesäpuun ja Keski-Suomen sosiaalialan osaamiskeskuksen (KOSKE) tutkimus- ...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/56719730/Perheen+tukena+%E2%80%93+perhety%C3%B6+lapsi-+ja+perhesosiaality%C3%B6ss%C3%A4+(PETU),+Jyv%C3%A4skyl%C3%A4n+yliopisto,+Johanna+Kiili.pdf/72d7cc91-6109-7137-cacf-18267453d327?t=1709028457816
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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
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arktinen yhteistyöhttps://stm.fi/arktinen-yhteistyo
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The Ministry as a workplace In the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, your work has a significant impact on society and it affects the lives of everyone living in Finland. You will participate in building a socially sustainable Finland, where ...https://stm.fi/en/the-ministry-as-a-workplace
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Council of Europe The areas of cooperation of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health in the Council of Europe (CoE) include: Roma issues the rights of persons with disabilities children’s rights drug policy bioethics quality of medicines gender...https://stm.fi/en/international-cooperation/coe
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Arktiskt samarbete Arktiska rådet är ett mellanstatligt forum vars syfte är att främja samarbete, samordning och kontakter mellan de arktiska staterna, de arktiska urfolken och invånarna i den arktiska regionen. I centrum för samarbetet ligger sär...https://stm.fi/sv/ministeriet/internationellt/arktiskt-samarbete
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fi sv en Overall project description The projects to improve the effective utilization of personalised medicines are linked to former Government’s key project of strengthening competitiveness. In the General Government Fiscal Plan, the Government ...https://stm.fi/en/personalized-medicine/overall-project-description
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Screening Screening means examination of the population or a certain part of the population, or sampling in order to discover a certain disease or its precursor or to identify a pathogen. The purpose of screening is to look for early signs of a di...https://stm.fi/en/screening
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Amended legislation on health checks for children and young adults Type: Press release Categories: Publication date: 22.12.2025 Request for comments: Legislative amendment would extend right of small alcohol producers to sell their products direct...https://stm.fi/en/news
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fi sv en Improving health through the use of genomic data In the next few years, the use of genomic data in healthcare will rapidly increase. In the future, decisions regarding the prevention and treatment of diseases will be increasingly based on...https://stm.fi/en/genomicdata
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The MSAH is responsible for preparing legislation on occupational safety and health care, and policy development on occupational safety and health and wellbeing at work.https://stm.fi/en/working-life
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Read more about working at the ministry The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health employs approximately 440 people. Their jobs vary from Assistant to Permanent Secretary and from Specialist to Ministerial Adviser. Tasks are challenging and versati...https://stm.fi/en/the-ministry-as-a-workplace/read-more-about-jobs
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Good Work Programme – Creating more appeal and staying power in the healthcare and social welfare sector Mounting service needs driven by an ageing Finnish population, higher rates of chronic diseases, evolving expectations and new technologies – ...https://stm.fi/en/sufficiency-and-availability-of-healthcare-and-social-welfare-personnel
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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
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Northern Dimension The Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Wellbeing (NDPHS) provides a platform for expert-level cooperation in the field of health and wellbeing. NDPHS aims to lead the way to sustainable and inclusive soci...https://stm.fi/en/international-cooperation/northern-dimension
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Ministry personnel statistics We are satisfied with our work Based on our employee satisfaction survey, the personnel of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is particularly satisfied with the content and challenges of their jobs as well as t...https://stm.fi/en/the-ministry-as-a-workplace/ministry-personnel-statistics
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Every wellbeing services county belongs to one collaborative area. There are a total of five collaborative areas, each with one university hospital.https://stm.fi/en/collaborative-areas
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Maternity and child health clinics Maternity and child health services are offered for all pregnant parents, families that are expecting a baby and children before school age and their parents. The functions of the maternity and child health clini...https://stm.fi/en/maternity-and-child-health-clinics
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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
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Frequently asked questions about the operating models and division of duties of healthcare and social welfare personnel This page contains frequently asked questions about the operating models and division of duties of healthcare and social welfar...https://stm.fi/en/social-and-health-care-personnel/faq
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Gambling-related harm The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health coordinates the prevention and reduction of gambling-related harm at the government level. These measures are guided by the Gambling Policy Programme that extends to 2030. As provided...https://stm.fi/en/gambling
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10.1.2023 | SOSIAALITURVAKOMITEAN JULKAISUJA 2023:1 Vaihtoehtoisten järjestämistapojen selvitystyöryhmä Selvitys sosiaaliturvan vaihtoehtoisista järjestämistavoista Selvitys sosiaaliturvan vaihtoehtoisista järjestämistavoista Vaihtoehtoisten järjestämistapoje...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/110185332/Selvitys+sosiaaliturvan+vaihtoehtoisista+j%C3%A4rjest%C3%A4mistavoista.pdf/0cc10c01-bb0b-f98f-c332-6a37d59f21e3?t=1673341003611
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nordic cooperationhttps://stm.fi/en/nordic-cooperation/finnish-presidency-2021
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Health and social services The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health sets the guidelines for developing health and social services, drafts the relevant legislation and guides the implementation of reforms. Legislation » Legislation on social and h...https://stm.fi/en/social-and-health-services
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Gender Equality in working life Equality in working life must be promoted particularly in pay, working conditions, terms of employment, recruitment, career development, and reconciliation of work and family life. The Gender Equality Act obliges em...https://stm.fi/en/gender-equality-in-workin-life
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The mission of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is to safeguard people’s functional capacity, livelihoods and services so that we can live in a stable, equitable and sustainable society.https://stm.fi/en/strategy
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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
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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
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The WHO Pandemic Agreement aims to strengthen international preparedness for pandemics and other public health emergencies.https://stm.fi/en/who-pandemic-treaty
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Disability policy promotes equality Disability policy is made up of society’s actions and policies that ensure equal opportunities, rights and services in Finland for persons with disabilities. What are the principles of Finland’s disability polic...https://stm.fi/en/disability-policy
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Lagstiftningen om socialvården reformeras så att välfärdsområdenas möjligheter att ordna och organisera tjänsterna på ett mer flexibelt och klientorienterat sätt än för närvarande ökas med beaktande av regionala särdrag och klienternas individuella behov. (maskinöversatt)https://stm.fi/sv/projekt?tunnus=STM107:00/2023
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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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Occupational safety and wellbeing at work Shortly The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is responsible for legislation, policies and international cooperation related to occupational safety and wellbeing at work in Finland. The aim is to ensur...https://stm.fi/en/wellbeing-at-work/data-and-research
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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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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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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
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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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Work ability programme The aim of the work ability programme was to eliminate obstacles to the employment of people with partial work ability and develop services to support the work ability of people with partial work ability The work ability pro...https://stm.fi/en/work-ability-programme1
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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
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Press releases about Coronavirus Current Issues More healthcare professionals to be allowed to administer vaccines Type: Press release Publication date: 25.4.2024 13.56 New Pandemic Preparedness Plan takes account of experiences during COVID-19 er...https://stm.fi/en/press-releases-about-coronavirus
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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
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17.2.2026 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is requesting comments on a proposal to amend the Act on Child Home Care Allowances and Private Childcare Allowances. The proposal seeks to promote the integration and employment of women with an immigrant background and to implement the so‑called Norwegian model for child home care allowance, in line with the Government Programme of Prime Minister Petter Orpo.https://stm.fi/en/-/integration-focused-norwegian-model-home-care-allowance-enters-supplementary-consultation
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23.2.2022 | Ansiotyön ja sosiaaliturvan yhteensovittaminen Sosiaaliturvakomitean ongelmaraportti SOSIAALITURVAKOMITEAN JULKAISUJA 2022:2 Ansiotyön ja sosiaaliturvan yhteensovittaminen Sosiaaliturvakomitean ongelmaraportti Sosiaaliturvakomitean työllisyyden ja...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/110185332/Ansioty%C3%B6n+ja+sosiaaliturvan+yhteensovittaminen+ongelmaraportti.pdf/6d3eb0b0-3a39-d79c-7344-753acddb9335?t=1645602891180
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6.3.2026 | The 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will take place in New York from 9 to 19 March 2026. Finland will be represented at the session by a broad-based delegation led by Minister Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, who is responsible for gender equality issues.https://stm.fi/en/-/finland-to-focus-on-supporting-women-in-conflicts-and-strengthening-gender-equality-at-session-of-un-commission-on-the-status-of-women
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9.1.2026 | Radical Health Festival, Europe’s leading health sector event, will take place in Helsinki from 19 to 21 January 2026, offering an international setting for leading health sector experts to discuss how to leverage artificial intelligence and data in healthcare. The event will gather professionals, decision-makers and businesses in the field to accelerate renewal in health and social services.https://stm.fi/en/-/radical-health-festival-brings-leading-health-sector-experts-to-helsinki-the-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-is-a-co-organiser-of-the-international-event
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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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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
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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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Legislation on termination on pregnancyhttps://stm.fi/en/termination-of-pregnancy
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18.2.2026 | 1 Joint conference statement Roma and Sinti Women in the Public Sphere: Turning Voices into Change 3 December 2025 I. Core values of equality and human rights We, the participants of the multi-country conference “Roma and Sinti Women in the Public...https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/0/Roma+and+Sinti+Women+in+Public+sphere_joint+statement+conference_2025+(2).pdf/c079f83d-a41a-8692-5df3-72f12f134ffd?t=1771412106772
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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
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Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle laeiksi toimeentulotuesta annetun lain, sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon asiakastietojen käsittelystä annetun lain 64 §:n ja kuntouttavasta työtoiminnasta annetun lain 10 §:n muuttamisesta ESITYKSEN PÄÄASIALLINEN SISÄL...https://stm.fi/delegate/file/200705
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5.1.2026 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites comments on the integration support. The comments should be submitted by 16 February 2026.https://stm.fi/en/-/comments-on-the-new-integration-support-are-requested