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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…
E-cigarette devices may deliver harmful metals into lungs: study
Vaping devices can deliver toxic metals directly into lung tissue, new Australian research reveals, challenging assumptions that vaping…
Swimmers experience respiratory symptoms at Espoo swimming pool
Some swimmers reportedly experienced respiratory symptoms at the Matinkylä swimming pool in Espoo recently, said the City of Espoo…
Share of unvaccinated children on rise in Finland
The proportion of completely unvaccinated children has increased in Finland, according to the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare…
Finland sees 591,000 persons with disabilities last year
About 12.7 per cent of all persons aged 16 or over belonging to the household population were persons with disabilities in Finland in…
Spending time in nature may support youths’ mental wellbeing: study
Spending time in nature and engaging in outdoor activities are associated with better mental wellbeing among young people, according to…
Govt to tighten language criteria for immigrant doctors, nurses
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is preparing measures to ensure language proficiency, and to support employers in enhancing…
Plant-based diet may lower colorectal cancer risk
Partially replacing red or processed meat with plant-based foods, particularly whole grains, is associated with a reduced risk of…