Pandemic preparedness

National preparedness measures for a pandemic are regulated under the Communicable Diseases Act (1227/2016), which entered into force on 1 March 2017.

• Communicable Diseases Act 1227/2016

In addition, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated its guidelines on international pandemic preparedness and response in 2017.

• Pandemic Influenza Risk Management: A WHO guide to inform and harmonize national and international pandemic preparedness and response (WHO)

National Pandemic Preparedness Plan for Healthcare and Social Welfare, which aims to promote health security and combat the effects of pandemics on people and society.The Pandemic Preparedness Plan has been drawn up to support preparedness planning in the healthcare and social welfare sector, and it is meant to be used both regionally and nationally. The Plan is intended for all those working in the field of pandemic preparedness and the security of society. 

• Finland´s Pandemic Preparedness Plan for Healthcare and Social Welfare

• Fighting infectious disease