21.12.2022 Notice - Citizens

Consent to the sharing of prescription data with pharmacies in other EU countries will be removed on 1 January 2023

From 1 January 2023, using a Finnish electronic prescription to purchase medicines in another EU country will no longer require your consent to the sharing of prescription data.

7.12.2022 Notice

Download your most recent COVID-19 certificate when travelling abroad

Planning a trip abroad? Before you travel, check which COVID-19 documents are required in the country you’re travelling to and note that practices vary from country to country. Make sure your...

1.12.2022 Notice

The secondary use of Kanta data supports the effectiveness of treatment and facilitates the monitoring of services

The secondary use of Kanta data has expanded during 2022. The expanding secondary use of Kanta data in research and knowledge-based management benefits society as a whole. Kela is continually...

30.11.2022 Notice - Citizens Notice - Professionals

The national health and social services reform will bring changes to the sharing of patient and client data

Social and health care professionals in the wellbeing service counties will, when necessary, have wider access to patient and client data than before. In order to provide treatment smoothly, it is...