Asset Publisher

Select year of publication:

Current issues

31/08/2020, Notice - Professionals

You can now obtain medicines in Portugal on a Finnish electronic prescription – medicines are available in Finland on Portuguese and Croatian prescriptions

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 obtain medicines on a Finnish prescription initially from one pharmacy, with the service set to be extended to other pharmacies later.

14/08/2020, Coronavirus - Citizens

Instructions for citizens on coronavirus

If you have symptoms consistent with coronavirus, you can make a symptom assessment using the Omaolo website. You can help to prevent the spread of the coronavirus by reducing contact with other people and washing your hands carefully.

06/08/2020, Notice - Professionals

Is your organisation ready for the new Client Data Act?

The Client Data Act for social welfare and healthcare services will be reformed in spring 2021. The Ministry is advising social welfare and healthcare organisations and information system suppliers to prepare themselves for rapid implementation of the Act. In the first stage, the preparations will apply to changes in data sharing.