9.2.2026 Notice - Professionals
The prescription and patient data of Finns can now be utilised in new European countries
The movement of Finnish health and prescription data in Europe is expanding again. In the future, a Finnish electronic prescription can be used to obtain medicines in Latvia, and the patient data stored in Kanta will be available to health care professionals in Norway and Latvia if the patient has consented to this.
9.2.2026 Notice
Take part in the MyKanta survey funded by Aalto University and Kela
The results of the survey will be used to develop MyKanta and in scientific research aimed at assessing clients’ needs with regard to electronic services.
3.2.2026 Notice - Professionals
The European ePrescription service has been expanded to Latvia
You can now buy medicines from Finnish pharmacies using a Latvian ePrescription. Similarly, Finnish prescriptions are valid in Latvia.
2.2.2026 Notice
The MyKanta application is now the only application in Finland that reminds you of booster vaccines
The MyKanta application will now remind all Finns aged 25, 45 and 65 of the tetanus booster vaccine. The reminder will help many people because it is easy to forget about vaccinations that are repeated so infrequently.
19.1.2026 Notice - Professionals
Kanta services in 2026: Developing Kanta data to better aid the work of professionals
The purpose of Kanta services is to ensure that social welfare and health care data is transferred securely and efficiently and to support the wellbeing of citizens. We compiled a list of the most topical development areas and the main lines of development for the coming years.
17.12.2025 Notice
Changes to MyKanta customer service opening hours during Christmas and the New Year
MyKanta customer service will be closed between 24 and 26 December 2025, on 1 January 2026 and on 6 January 2026. The kanta.fi online service provides answers to frequently asked questions. The Kanta assistant chatbot is also available all day, every day.
17.12.2025 Notice
Changes to organisational customer service opening hours during Christmas and the New Year
Customer service for social welfare and health care professionals and system suppliers will be closed between 24 and 26 December 2025, on 1 January 2026 and on 6 January 2026. Reports of disruption can be submitted 24/7 during Christmas and the New Year.
16.12.2025 Notice
The MyKanta application now meets client needs even better than before In addition to renewing prescriptions, the application now also enables the viewing of doctor’s or nurse’s records and laboratory test results.
12.12.2025 Notice - Professionals
Kanta services have functionalities that health and social services organisations must implement within the statutory time limits. It is now time to ensure that your organisation is on schedule.
8.12.2025 Notice - Developers
Registration for joint testing of Kanta services is now open in Testain
The Testain service will be introduced more extensively in stages. Registration for joint testing has now been transferred to the Testain service.
22.9.2025 Notice - Professionals
National online health care services are now an integral part of the everyday life of citizens in all the Nordic countries. In MyKanta, patient data is available on a wider scale than similar services in other countries, according to a comparison made between selected countries.
15.9.2025 Notice - Professionals
Kanta supports continuity of care in the freedom of choice pilot for persons aged 65 and over
It is important for patient data to move smoothly between different operators in the freedom of choice pilot for people aged 65 and over. Continuity of care can be ensured when patient data is available in Kanta to all those involved in the care.
26.8.2025 Notice
It is now possible to renew prescriptions using the MyKanta application
The first version of the MyKanta application has been released in Finnish and Swedish. The mobile application now allows you to view and renew prescriptions, and to enable notifications concerning new and renewed prescriptions. Other features will be added to the application in stages.
15.5.2025 Notice - Professionals
Yksityisten sosiaalihuollon palvelunantajien kannattaa edistää Kanta-palvelujen käyttöönottoa ajoissa, jotta ne pysyvät lain määräajassa. Tutustu käyttöönoton tueksi laadittuihin materiaaleihin ja vastaa kyselyyn organisaatiosi käyttöönoton suunnitelmista.
1.4.2025 Notice - Professionals
The European ePrescription service has been expanded to Lithuania
You can now buy medicines from Finnish pharmacies using a Lithuanian ePrescription. Similarly, Finnish prescriptions are valid in Lithuania.
1.4.2025 Notice - Citizens
Finnish ePrescriptions can now be used to purchase medicines in Lithuania
Use of the Finnish ePrescription has once again been expanded in Europe. Lithuania is now participating in the service.
14.3.2025 Notice
Kanta.fi will undergo a makeover on 22 March The website’s colours and fonts will change, but users will log in to MyKanta as they always have.
19.12.2024 Notice
Changes to MyKanta customer service opening hours during Christmas and the New Year
MyKanta customer service will be closed between 24 and 26 December 2024, January 1st, 2025, and January 6th, 2025. The kanta.fi online service provides answers to frequently asked questions. The Kanta assistant chatbot is also available all day, every day.
19.12.2024 Notice
Changes to organisational customer service opening hours during Christmas and the New Year
Customer service for social welfare and health care professionals and system suppliers will be closed between 24 and 26 December, January 1st, 2025, and January 6th, 2025. Reports of disruption can be submitted 24/7 during Christmas and the New Year.
17.12.2024 Notice - Professionals
Priorities for the Kanta Services in 2025 have been confirmed
The development of the Kanta Services improves the continuity of care and social welfare and healthcare services, and strengthens the national knowledge base. The deployment of new Kanta functionalities supports the continuity of care and services in many ways.