30.9.2020 Notice
The new feature will become available as and when the healthcare organisations deploy the changes in their own patient data systems. The necessary changes have already been made in the Kanta...
28.9.2020 Maintenance notice - Citizens
Potential interruptions in the services in October
Planned update and maintenance tasks that may result in interruptions to the use of the services during the month are published here. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Short...
11.9.2020 Maintenance notice
We are improving Kanta Services – potential interruptions in the services on 21–30 September
Planned update and maintenance tasks that may result in interruptions to the use of the services during the week are published here. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
2.9.2020 Maintenance notice
We are improving Kanta Services – potential interruptions in the services on 14–20 September
Planned update and maintenance tasks that may result in interruptions to the use of the services during the week are published here. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
31.8.2020 Notice
Medicines are gradually becoming available on Finnish electronic prescriptions in other European countries and, similarly, in Finland on prescriptions from other countries. In Portugal, you can...
21.8.2020 Maintenance notice
We are improving Kanta Services – potential interruptions in the services on 7 – 13 September
Planned update and maintenance tasks that may result in interruptions to the use of the services during the week are published here. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
21.8.2020 Maintenance notice
We are improving Kanta Services – potential interruptions in the services on 31 August – 6 September
Planned update and maintenance tasks that may result in interruptions to the use of the services during the week are published here. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
12.8.2020 Maintenance notice
We are improving Kanta Services – potential interruptions in the services on 17–23 August
Planned update and maintenance tasks that may result in interruptions to the use of the services during the week are published here. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
1.7.2020 Maintenance notice
We are improving Kanta Services – potential interruptions in the services on 6 to 12 July
Planned update and maintenance tasks that may result in interruptions to the use of the services during the week are published here. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
17.6.2020 Maintenance notice
We are improving Kanta Services – potential interruptions in the services on 15–21 June
Planned update and maintenance tasks that may result in interruptions to the use of the services during the week are published here. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
9.6.2020 Maintenance notice
We are improving Kanta Services – potential interruptions in the services on 22–28 June
Planned update and maintenance tasks that may result in interruptions to the use of the services during the week are published here. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
3.6.2020 Notice
The level of patient care in both the dentist’s chair and in other healthcare sectors will improve when oral healthcare providers join the Kanta system.
3.6.2020 Notice
The client test environment of the client data archive in social welfare services has been deployed. The first one to test the functionalities is the South Karelia Social and Health Care District...
3.6.2020 Maintenance notice - Citizens Maintenance notice - Professionals
The maintenance of the Valtori VY-verkko network on 6 June have been canceled
Thus there will be no interruptions in Kelain and in the delivery of prescriptions between different EU countries on 6 June 2020. More information: Short interruptions in Kelain and in the delivery...
2.6.2020 Notice
Latest Kanta services have been certified
An accredited information security inspection body has certified the latest Kanta services, which are the client data archive for social welfare services and the My Kanta Pages Personal Health Record.
2.6.2020 Notice
Systematic monitoring of data protection in Siun sote
Siun sote has made systematic effort in the development of data protection and data security since the Kanta services were launched. How is data protection enforced?
2.6.2020 Notice
Kanta - a database for all citizens
Kanta services are being developed into a database for all citizens. In future, client data from social welfare services will also be included in the service in addition to citizens’ health data. ...
2.6.2020 Notice - Citizens
Patient Data Repository stores and shares data
The majority of patients already have data accumulated in the Patient Data Repository of the Kanta services since 2012. So far, over 2.2 million citizens have viewed their own data in the service.
2.6.2020 Notice
Personal Health Record of Kanta services joins Wellbeing Hackathon
Kanta services will be joining Finland’s largest Wellbeing Hackathon in Helsinki on 27–29 October 2017.
2.6.2020 Notice - Citizens
Medical care is easier to manage with shared patient data
Consenting to sharing your patient data is helpful when you require medical care elsewhere than in your own health centre.
2.6.2020 Notice - Citizens
Renewing a prescription is easy in My Kanta Pages
Electronic renewal of prescriptions is one of the most popular functions in My Kanta Pages.
2.6.2020 Notice - Citizens
Electronic prescriptions are convenient
Since the beginning of 2017, doctors have issued all prescriptions electronically apart from a few exceptional cases. However, e-prescriptions have been introduced in stages already since 2011.
2.6.2020 Notice - Citizens Notice - Professionals
It is worthwhile to join the Kanta services
In My Kanta Pages, citizens can view their medical data recorded by public healthcare providers and increasingly also by private healthcare operators. At the same time, the quality of patient care...
2.6.2020 Notice
In the future, it will be possible for citizens to save their own wellbeing information in the My Kanta Pages Personal Heath Record (Kanta PHR) using various applications. It will be possible to...
2.6.2020 Notice
Finns are interested in digital healthcare services
According to a survey commissioned by the Association of Finnish Pharmacies, the Finnish Medical Association and the Pharmaceutical Information Centre, e-prescriptions and My Kanta Pages have...
2.6.2020 Notice
Parents can now view their children’s health records on My Kanta Pages
The much-requested facility in My Kanta Pages has been deployed: parents and guardians will be able to view their children’s health records on My Kanta Pages. At first, the records of children...
1.6.2020 Notice - Citizens Notice - Professionals
In 2017: 61.4 million drug dispensing events – 80 log data queries
E-prescriptions have been issued since 2010. In 2017, the number of prescriptions issued was 31.9 million, which resulted in 61.4 drug dispensing events. Kela’s Kanta services received about 80 log...
1.6.2020 Notice - Citizens
Kanta has improved patient data protection
The national Kanta services are a key basis for smooth and safe sharing of patient data throughout the healthcare supply chain. The Kanta services have considerably increased transparency in the...
1.6.2020 Notice - Citizens Notice - Professionals
Estonia is the first country whose citizens can purchase medicines in Finland with an electronic prescription issued in their own country. Gradually this will also be possible in several other...
29.5.2020 Notice - Citizens Notice - Professionals
Kanta.fi awarded as the best mobile service for health and well-being in SuomiAreena
The best Finnish mobile services were awarded in SuomiAreena in Pori. Kanta.fi was the winner of the category for health and well-being services. According to the panel of judges, providing access...
27.5.2020 Maintenance notice
Short interruption possible on 27 May
Kanta-service is undergoing technical maintenance work, which may have an impact on the use of services.
25.5.2020 Maintenance notice
Short interruption possible on 25 and 26 May
Kanta-service is undergoing technical maintenance work, which may have an impact on the use of services.
20.5.2020 Notice
10 years of My Kanta Pages – anniversary year of Kanta Services starts
The Kanta Services marks its tenth anniversary this spring. During the past decade, we have travelled a long way from manually written prescriptions to a digital world, which has now become...
19.5.2020 Maintenance notice - Citizens
Interruption in the use of Kanta PHR of the Kanta Services on 20 May 2020
Kanta Services are undergoing maintenance, due to which there will be an interruption in the use of Kanta PHR between 7am and 9am on 20 May 2020.
18.5.2020 Maintenance notice
Short interruptions in Kelain and in the delivery of prescriptions between different EU countries possible on 1 and 6 June 2020
15.5.2020 Maintenance notice
Short interruption possible on 18 and 19 May
Kanta-service is undergoing technical maintenance work, which may have an impact on the use of services. The maintenance work will be carried out on 18 and May, from 11pm to 2am, during which time...
15.5.2020 Maintenance notice - Citizens Maintenance notice - Professionals
Interruptions in the delivery of prescriptions between different EU countries possible on 26 May
Interruptions in the delivery of prescriptions between different EU countries possible on 26 May
11.5.2020 Maintenance notice
Interruption in the use of My Kanta Pages on Thursday, 14 May 2020
The Kanta Services are undergoing technical maintenance, due to which there will be an interruption in the use of My Kanta Pages on Thursday, 14 May as from 6am. The duration of the interruption is...
6.5.2020 Notice
The popularity of My Kanta Pages is constantly increasing. Last year, the web service was used almost 21 million times. During the corona pandemic, its popularity has increased even further.
5.5.2020 Maintenance notice
Short interruptions possible on 5 May
Kanta-service is undergoing technical maintenance work, which may have an impact on the use of services. The maintenance work will be carried out on 5 May, between 11pm and 01am, during which time...
28.4.2020 Maintenance notice - Citizens
Interruption in the use of My Kanta Pages on 29 April 2020
Kanta Services are undergoing maintenance, due to which there will be an interruption in the use of wellbeing data of My Kanta Pages (Kanta PHR) between 7am and 9am on 29 April 2020.
27.4.2020 Maintenance notice
Short interruptions in the use of Kanta Services possible on 28 April
Kanta-service is undergoing technical maintenance work, which have an impact on the use of services. The maintenance work will be carried out on 28 April, between 11 pm and 4 am, during which time...
23.4.2020 Maintenance notice
Kanta services may be affected by maintenance work on the Suomi.fi services on 26 April
Maintenance work will be carried out on Sunday 26 April 2020 8.00-11.00. The work may cause temporary service breaks in: logging into My Kanta Pages using a certificate card. Acting on behalf of a...
22.4.2020 Maintenance notice
Short interruptions in the use of Kanta Services possible on 22 April
Due to a maintenance break at S-Bank, the S-Bank codes cannot be used for logging in to My Kanta Pages or Kanta Ekstranet between 11pm on 22 April 2020 and 7am on 23 April 2020.
14.4.2020 Maintenance notice
Interruption in the use of My Kanta Pages on Thursday, 16 April 2020
The Kanta Services are undergoing technical maintenance, due to which there will be an interruption in the use of My Kanta Pages on Thursday, 16 April as from 6am.
30.3.2020 Notice - Citizens Coronavirus - Citizens
My Kanta Pages works remotely and by mobile phone also during the pandemic. If you have not yet done so, please give your consent in My Kanta Pages for healthcare providers to also see your health...
24.3.2020 Notice Coronavirus
How to get help with your pharmacy needs during the corona virus pandemic
If you are experiencing symptoms similar to a common cold, do not go to the pharmacy. That way you will not pass the virus on to other customers or the staff. Persons over 70 should remain at home...
13.3.2020 Notice - Citizens Notice - Professionals
If you are experiencing symptoms similar to a common cold, you should stay at home. If your symptoms worsen or you require medical care, contact a healthcare provider. You can help to prevent the...
6.3.2020 Maintenance notice
Maintenance measures will be carried out in the Kanta Services in March on Sundays between 2.30am and 4am. As a result, acting on behalf of a minor in My Kanta Pages as well as Kelain can be out of...
27.2.2020 Notice - Citizens Notice - Professionals
European e-prescriptions accepted in Finnish pharmacies in the spring
During the spring, it will be possible to buy medicines in Finnish pharmacies with electronic prescriptions issued in other European countries. Currently, Finnish prescriptions can be used for...
12.2.2020 Maintenance notice
Short interruption in the use of Kelain possible on Tuesday, 18 February 2020
Due to the maintenance of the Valtori VY-verkko network, the Kelain service may be temporarily unavailable on 18 February between 11.30 p.m. and 2 a.m. Please try to access the service again in a...
7.2.2020 Maintenance notice
Short interruptions in the use of Kanta Services possible on Tuesday, 11 February, from 11 p.m.
Kanta-service is undergoing technical maintenance work, which may have an impact on the use of services.
6.2.2020 Maintenance notice
Short interruptions in the use of Kanta Services possible on Thursday, 6 February, from 11 pm
Kanta-service is undergoing technical maintenance work, which may have an impact on the use of services.
31.1.2020 Maintenance notice - Citizens
Short interruptions in the use of My Kanta Pages possible on Sunday, 2 February
The Population Information System is undergoing technical maintenance work, which may have an impact on the use of My Kanta Pages.
30.1.2020 Notice
Kanta Services popular among citizens and professionals – year 2019 in a nutshell
The Kanta Services has established itself in the everyday lives of citizens and healthcare professionals. Its user numbers are still growing rapidly. My Kanta Pages had more than 20 million logins...
15.1.2020 Maintenance notice - Citizens
Maintenance on My Kanta Pages on 16 January
Kanta Services will undergo maintenance between 7:00 am and 8:00 am on Thursday, 16 January 2020.
15.1.2020 Notice
Currently, a parent or guardian is able to view data concerning a child under the age of 10 in My Kanta Pages. The need to extend the parent’s right to act on behalf of their children has been...
7.1.2020 Notice
Technical updates have been carried out on the Kanta Services and the kanta.fi website on 7 January 2020. If there are any problems with using the service, it is worth upgrading the web browser and...
16.12.2019 Article
Eye health data easily from Kanta
Optometrists and ophthalmologists can make use of clients' eye health data in Kanta Services in support of treatment. Citizens can also view their records easily in My Kanta Pages.
4.12.2019 Notice Notice - Citizens
Visiting record on My Kanta Pages – nearly 2 million visits in November
My Kanta Pages is an online service, where everyone can see their own health data and prescriptions. The number of people visiting My Kanta Pages has increased considerably in recent years.