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Nature is medicine for many ailments – the Health from Nature programme increases everyday nature exposure

The new Health from Nature programme aims to improve health and well being by strengthening people’s exposure to nature in everyday life and across different sectors of society. The programme is based on extensive research evidence on the health benefits of natural environments.
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A century-long study begins: tracking an entire birth cohort and their families

THL is launching a study which is unique in scope on a global level and involves tracking the entire age group born in Finland between 2026 and 2029, together with their families. The Future Finland study begins in March in the Uusimaa region and will later be expanded nationwide.
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Organisation of child welfare in wellbeing services counties is largely compliant with legislation

The activities of wellbeing services counties are still not fully in compliance with legislation, but there are fewer and fewer deviations.
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  • 25.3.2026
    A century-long study begins: tracking an entire birth cohort and their families
  • 24.3.2026
    Service interruptions in THL's online services 25.3.
  • 24.3.2026
    Time spent in nature may support young people’s mental wellbeing
  • 18.3.2026
    THL and the Finnish Food Authority warn about the legionella risk in soil products – record number of cases last year
  • 16.3.2026
    The THL.fi online service will be renewed in spring 2026
  • 12.3.2026
    Nature is medicine for many ailments – the Health from Nature programme increases everyday nature exposure
  • 12.2.2026
    EU comparison: Finland’s healthcare system is strong in many respects, but access to care is not equally realised
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Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare carries out development projects with partner countries to support their policy making and institutional capacity building. This cooperation benefits people’s health and wellbeing in recipient countries.
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