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Laboratory, customer services of HUS face heavy congestion after disruption
The laboratorial operation, imaging telephone and customer services at the Helsinki-Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) remained suspended…
Study finds key factor in cancer treatment failure
A new study by Israeli researchers has discovered a major biological process that explains why some treatments for cancer and other…
Number of abortions on rise in Finland: THL
The number of induced abortions increased in Finland by almost 4 per cent in 2025 and the number has been rising since 2022, said the…
Finland to list Andes virus as dangerous communicable disease
The government on Monday added the disease caused by the Andes virus to its list of hazardous communicable diseases, allowing…
2 Finns potentially exposed to hantavirus
Two Finnish people have been potentially exposed to hantavirus, said the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) on Friday. The…
Finns warned of ultra violate radiation to avoid skin cancer risk
The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) advised the people to protect themselves against excessive Ultra Violate (UV) radiation from…
Espoo residents asked to boil water before use due to supply disruption
The Helsinki Region Environmental Services (Helsingin seudun ympäristöpalvelut-HSY) asked the residents in Northern Espoo…
Kela pilots private doctor visit for 65+ people anywhere in country
The Social Insurance Institution-Kela introduced a pilot project where people age of 65 or more will be allowed to get treatment from…
Finland sees excellent results in childhood cancer treatment
Six in seven children diagnosed with cancer in Finland before age of 16 get recovery, said the Helsinki-Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS)…
AI use in health care gaining ground in EU
Artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining ground in health care systems across the European Union, with all 27 member states identifying…