Services and expertise
The International Affairs of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) provides expert services in transition economies and developing countries.
In our work we value good governance, sustainability and human rights. Our approach is participatory.
THL International Affairs provides advisory services for instance to the Finnish ministries.
International consulting for health and social sector development (video)
Permanent team of experts
THL International Affairs staff is a highly professional team specialized in technical assistance, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating health care and social sector programs in our partner countries.
Areas of expertise
THL International Affairs has implemented projects within the following areas of expertise
- development of social and health policies, strategies and legislation
- public health, health promotion, prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCD)
- prevention of communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases
- services for families, adolescents, children
- mental health and substance abuse
- disability and vulnerable groups
- forensic medicine, forensic psychiatry
- capacity building and human resource development
- equality
