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.
6.2.2026 Fault notification - Professionals
The problem detected in the Kanta Extranet service has ended
6.2.2026 Fault notification - Professionals
A technical problem has been detected in the Kanta Extranet
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.
30.1.2026 Fault notification
A technical problem has been discovered in the Kanta Services
29.1.2026 Fault notification
The problem detected in the in the Kanta Services has ended
19.1.2026 Maintenance notice - System developers
Interruptions in the services in February 2026
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.
19.1.2026 Notice - Developers
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.
22.12.2025 Maintenance notice - System developers
Interruptions in the services in January 2026
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.
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 Fault notification - System developers
A problem was detected in the Client Data Repository for Social Welfare Services
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 - Developers
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.
8.12.2025 Fault notification
The problem detected in the MyKanta has ended
8.12.2025 Fault notification
A technical problem has been discovered in the MyKanta
24.11.2025 Maintenance notice - System developers
Interruptions in the services in December 2025
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.