27.3.2025 | Coverage for second doses of MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccines administered to six-year-old children has decreased, which increases the risk of a measles epidemics. Being unvaccinated remains rare in Finland, but the share of fully unvaccinated children is higher than previously.

9.7.2026 | Appendix Table 1. Social protection expenditure by function, 1980–2024, current prices (€ million) Year Sickness and health Disability Old age Survivors Family and children Unemployment Housing Other social protection Administration Total 1980 1 8...

18.11.2025 | Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest global health threats. It makes infections harder to treat and increases mortality. The situation in Finland is good, but maintaining it requires action and raising awareness about combating antibiotic resistance.

10.1.2025 | In Finland, tick-borne encephalitis occurs especially in coastal areas and  archipelago. The tick-borne encephalitis vaccination, which is included in the national vaccination programme, is given free of charge to people living or staying long-term in areas with a high risk of tick-borne encephalitis. The risk areas where the vaccination is offered are determined by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).