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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).https://thl.fi/en/-/tick-borne-encephalitis-vaccination-programme-is-expanding-to-cover-new-risk-areas
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15.1.2025 | THL has instructed wellbeing services counties to continue vaccinations against whooping cough (pertussis) for pregnant women until the end of April 2025. The aim is to prevent serious cases of whooping cough in babies. It is safe to get the vaccine while pregnant, and it is highly effective in protecting newborn babies from developing whooping cough.https://thl.fi/en/-/thl-continues-its-recommendation-on-whooping-cough-vaccination-for-pregnant-women-half-of-whom-have-already-received-the-vaccine
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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.https://thl.fi/en/-/the-vaccination-coverage-of-children-is-high-in-finland-but-there-has-been-a-decrease-in-measles-mumps-and-rubella-vaccine-coverage
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9.5.2025 | Alpha-PVP ("peukku") is increasingly used especially in the vicinity of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. However, regional differences are significant, and its use is strongly concentrated in Southern and Southwest Finland. THL’s recent wastewater study indicates that the amphetamine and cocaine consumption volumes measured in 2024 are also among the highest ever measured in many cities and surroundings.https://thl.fi/en/-/results-of-thl-s-wastewater-study-steep-growth-observed-in-use-of-designer-drug-alpha-pvp-known-colloquially-as-peukku-large-regional-differences
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21.5.2025 | The risk test for chronic diseases has been published online. The test provides a quick and easy way to assess one’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and/or memory disorders. The test was developed by THL and the Finnish Diabetes Association.https://thl.fi/en/-/a-new-test-reveals-the-risk-of-developing-key-chronic-diseases-and-supports-healthy-lifestyle-change
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15.2.2025 | The directors of THL and five other European public health agencies have published an open letter in the prestigious Lancet magazine on behalf of the World Health Organization.https://thl.fi/en/-/thl-and-five-other-european-public-health-agencies-the-departure-of-the-united-states-of-america-from-the-world-health-organization-who-could-prompt-european-countries-to-meet-the-challenge-of-taking-a-leading-role-in-the-organisation
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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.https://thl.fi/en/-/one-in-six-bacterial-infections-worldwide-is-resistant-to-antibiotics-finland-has-succeeded-in-combating-antibiotic-resistance
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9.10.2025 | A recent study found that mould damage in school buildings does not increase the risk of asthma among students. The study included 110 Finnish primary and secondary schools, and the health of 30,000 students was tracked using national health registers over a 16-year period.https://thl.fi/en/-/inspection-confirmed-mould-damage-in-schools-does-not-increase-students-risk-of-developing-asthma
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22.10.2025 | According to a recent survey, the most common reason for hesitation about having more children is coping as a parent. Factors that increased the desire for children included trust in the future, sufficient income, and positive birth experiences.https://thl.fi/en/-/trust-in-the-future-increases-families-desire-for-children-a-quarter-of-first-time-parents-still-hesitate
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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...https://thl.fi/documents/249325000/259988381/Appendix%20Table%201%20Social%20protection%20expenditure%20by%20function%201980%E2%80%932024,%20current%20prices%20e%20million.pdf/d3e2dbda-30d6-2921-27c2-c3529c86b60a?t=1783620017809
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12.2.2026 | The health status of people in Finland is in many respects better than the EU average, and the service system is fairly comprehensive. However, a recent country report by the OECD and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies indicates that access to care is not realised equally in Finland. In 2024, 12.4% of those who required medical care reported that they had not received the services they needed. The share is the second highest in the EU.https://thl.fi/en/-/eu-comparison-finland-s-healthcare-system-is-strong-in-many-respects-but-access-to-care-is-not-equally-realised
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24.3.2026 | There will be service interruptions in the external online services of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) on Wednesday 25 March. There will be interruptions between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.https://thl.fi/en/-/service-interruptions-in-thl-s-online-services-25.3
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15.1.2026 | The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and the Finnish National Agency for Education are launching work at the national level to strengthen parenthood. The Strength from Parenthood project brings parents’ point of view to the development of services and determines shared national principles for supporting parenthood.https://thl.fi/en/-/wellbeing-of-families-is-a-resource-for-society-support-for-parenthood-to-be-strengthened-nationally
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25.3.2026 | The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (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. The study is funded by the Finnish Cultural Foundation.https://thl.fi/en/-/a-century-long-study-begins-tracking-an-entire-birth-cohort-and-their-families
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21.10.2025 | The wellbeing services counties have achieved a better balance in their finances and found new ways of securing their services in a difficult situation, explains the annual assessment of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) on the organisation of healthcare and social welfare services.https://thl.fi/en/-/wellbeing-services-counties-are-finding-financial-balance-but-the-progress-of-structural-reforms-varies-
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6.3.2026 | The national client satisfaction follow-up study on services for older people 2026 Survey for the residents of service housing with 24-hour assistance Tell us about your service Dear client – your opinion is important This is a client survey on se...https://thl.fi/documents/249325000/257386375/Survey_service_housing_Tell_us_about_your_service_2026.pdf/cae30901-1241-8409-1bb5-83eb4bda2548?t=1772793812459
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6.3.2026 | The national client satisfaction follow-up study on services for older people 2026 Survey for the clients of home care Tell us about your service Dear client – your opinion is important This is a client survey on services for older people. Please ...https://thl.fi/documents/249325000/257386375/Survey_home_care_Tell_us_about_your_service_2026.pdf/fce57022-4a64-4a78-26e2-541585203d61?t=1772793811385
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27.1.2026 | In 2025, the number of clients using shelters for victims of domestic violence increased compared to the previous year. A total of 5,979 clients used shelter services, which is about 180 more than in 2024. The information comes from the preliminary data for 2025 published by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).https://thl.fi/en/-/number-of-clients-in-shelters-for-victims-of-domestic-violence-increased-last-year-more-calls-also-made-to-nollalinja-helpline
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12.3.2026 | 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.https://thl.fi/en/-/nature-is-medicine-for-many-ailments-the-health-from-nature-programme-increases-everyday-nature-exposure
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26.3.2026 | Vaccination coverage among young children has long been excellent in Finland. According to new statistics from THL, coverage rates remain high, but the proportion of completely unvaccinated children has increased.https://thl.fi/en/-/vaccination-coverage-among-children-in-finland-remains-high-but-the-share-of-completely-unvaccinated-children-is-increasing