8.10.2019
Notice
Organ donation testament can be saved in My Kanta Pages
In Finland, everyone is an organ donor unless they have separately opted out. However, efforts are made to find out the wishes of the donor where possible. One can record the decision to donate in...
3.10.2019
Maintenance notice
Reminder: We are making a better Kanta: The prescription service will be updated 4–5 October 2019 between 23.00 and 07.00
The work will take place during the night. This way, we want to minimise any inconvenience to clients.
26.9.2019
Article
Kanta Services arouse interest abroad
The Kela Kanta Services are unique worldwide, and they are arousing interest also outside Finland. International cooperation opens up new opportunities for developing digital health services.
24.9.2019
Notice
Accessibility of e-Services in Kanta.fi is at a good level
The accessibility of e-Services is being improved in terms of contents and technology.
10.9.2019
Maintenance notice
Updates to Kanta Services
Updates to Kanta Services carried out on 17–18 September at 11pm–2am.
5.9.2019
Article
Save a living will and organ donation testament in My Kanta Pages
With a living will, you can ensure that your personal wishes are taken into account in situations where you are no longer able to express your wishes. It is also possible to record your expression...
30.8.2019
Notice
Dissertation: Pharmacy customers are satisfied with electronic prescriptions
Pharmacist Elina Lämsä’s doctoral dissertation “Pharmacy customers’ experiences with electronic prescriptions – A survey during the nationwide implementation” is publicly examined at the University...
29.8.2019
Notice - Citizens
Notice - Professionals
Usability of My Kanta Pages improved
Several usability improvements have been made in My Kanta Pages on 29 August. Parents are invited to give a consent to access the medical records under the child's records, and users can now see...
8.8.2019
Fault notification - Professionals
A problem has been detected in the Kelain
A problem has been detected in the Kelain. The problem started on 08.08.2019 at 08.07. Due to the disturbance, the Kelain is partially out of service. The cause of interference is being...
6.8.2019
Article
Faster services with electronic delivery of healthcare certificates
Certificates and reports saved in the Patient Data Repository of the Kanta Services can be delivered to organisations outside the healthcare service when this functionality has been deployed in the...
6.8.2019
Article
Cooperation with organisations plays a key part in the development of Kanta Services
Kanta has been created for its users. The Kanta Services are used by professionals working in pharmacies and in social and welfare services. Organisations representing various occupational groups...
11.7.2019
Notice
Kanta Services at SuomiAreena in Pori on 15–19 July
SuomiAreena will once again be hosting public debates about topical issues and Finnish society in a summery setting. The theme of this year’s event is expertise and innovations in the future.
8.7.2019
Notice
Kanta Services take part in Silver Economy Forum
The international Silver Economy Forum will be held at the Finlandia Hall on 9–10 July. The event focuses on the changes resulting from an ageing population in society and economy.
4.7.2019
Notice - Professionals
Notice - Developers
Updated web pages for testing on Kanta.fi
The section for testing aimed at system developers on Kanta.fi has been updated, and you now have access to the redesigned pages.
4.7.2019
Article
Number of users of My Kanta Pages by municipality
About half of the total adult population in Finland have used the My Kanta Pages service. In 2018, the service was accessed by more than two million people, and just under a quarter of them (23%)...
26.6.2019
Notice
Social welfare services included in new presentation video of the Kanta Services
Finland has one of the best nationwide databases of health and wellbeing in the world. The Kanta entity is now presented in new videos in Swedish and English.
17.6.2019
Notice
Electronic prescription issued in Finland can be used for purchasing medicines also in Croatian pharmacies
The possibility of using a Finnish electronic prescription to buy medications in other European countries is being introduced step by step. In January Estonia was the first country where this was...
14.6.2019
Maintenance notice - Professionals
Maintenance notice - System developers
Updates to Kanta Services
Updates to Kanta Services carried out on 27–28 June at 11pm–2am
13.6.2019
Fault notification
The problem detected in acting on behalf of a minor has ended
The problem detected in acting on behalf of a minor has ended. The problem started on 13.6.2019 at 12.04 and ended on 13.6.2019 at 12.37. Due to the malfunction, the service was out of service. We...
10.6.2019
Notice
Kanta Services featured at digital health conference HIMSS & Health 2.0 between 11–13 June 2019
The Kanta Services ecosystem will be featured extensively at the HIMSS & Health 2.0 digital health conference. The conference will take a closer look particularly at the My Kanta Patient Data...