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2 months ago
Finland sees abortions rise for third year in a row
An increasing number of women have had multiple abortions, according to the Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).
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2 months ago
Kela: More kids receiving disability benefits
The rise is believed to be linked largely to an increase in ADHD diagnoses among children and young people.
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2 months ago
Two people in Finland may have been exposed to hantavirus
They are reported to have been on the same flight as a person infected with the virus, according to public health authority THL.
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2 months ago
Majority of MPs back lifting Finland’s surrogacy ban
Most parliamentary parties say they support allowing non-commercial surrogacy.
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2 months ago
Tuesday’s papers: Finland’s Nokia jitters, summer vacation shifts, and undercover in elder care
Kauppalehti explores why Finland joined Pax Silica, a US-led strategic partnership to secure AI supply chains.
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2 months ago
“Many countries are watching” — Finland eyes UK youth smoking ban
Finland and other European countries are closely watching the UK’s move to ban tobacco sales for today’s under-18s.
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Treatment for Alcohol Addiction
2 months ago
Healthcare giant buys A-Clinic addiction centre
The Nordic region’s biggest private care company, Attendo, bought the addiction treatment firm from a state-subsidised foundation.
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2 months ago
Kela offers over-65s private doc visits anywhere in Finland this summer
“Just make sure that the doctor you choose is participating in the pilot study on freedom of choice in healthcare,” the benefits agency says.
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Nature
2 months ago
Doctor urges “nature prescriptions” for patients
A leading physician says a “prescription” of nature may replace medication in cases of mild depression and sleep problems.
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Working life
2 months ago
Finance minister warns of ‘extremely difficult’ public finances as Finland plans further cuts
Riikka Purra dismissed the idea that governemnt savings are targeting the most vulnerable.
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