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  1. Finland’s rescEU Medical Stockpile reached full readiness - Finnish Government

    13.5.2026 | The rescEU Medical Stockpile hosted in Finland reached its full material readiness at the end of April. All products specified in the original plan have now been purchased and stored and they are ready to go. The project was completed on schedule, thanks to seamless cooperation among the different parties.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-s-resceu-medical-stockpile-reached-full-readiness

  2. Finland delivers assistance from EU strategic stockpile to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    9.1.2026 | Finland has sent material assistance to Ukraine from the EU-funded rescEU strategic stockpile for the third time. The deployment from Finland included supplies to respond to chemical, biological and radiological threats, as well as medical items.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-delivers-assistance-from-eu-strategic-stockpile-to-ukraine

  3. Finland adopts amendments to International Health Regulations at national level - Finnish Government

    27.6.2025 | The President of the Republic has approved the new amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) at the national level. The Finnish Parliament adopted the IHR amendments in its plenary session on 18 June 2025. The IHR are an international legal instrument to prevent, protect against, control and provide a public health response to the international spread of communicable diseases.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-adopts-amendments-to-international-health-regulations-at-national-level

  4. Stakeholders discuss WHO pandemic treaty - Finnish Government

    14.3.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health held a stakeholder event on 11 March to discuss the pandemic treaty that is currently being negotiated under the World Health Organization (WHO). The aim of the treaty is to strengthen international preparedness for pandemics and other public health emergencies. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/stakeholders-discuss-who-pandemic-treaty

  5. UN General Assembly in New York – Finland to emphasise the role of strong health systems in pandemics and in achieving universal health coverage - Finnish Government

    19.9.2023 | The high-level week of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York includes high-level meetings on pandemics and universal health coverage. State Secretary Laura Rissanen will represent Finland at these meetings. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/un-general-assembly-in-new-york-finland-to-emphasise-the-role-of-strong-health-systems-in-pandemics-and-in-achieving-universal-health-coverage-

  6. Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on implementation of amendments to International Health Regulations - Finnish Government

    27.1.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on a draft government proposal for nationally implementing the amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR). Comments can be submitted between 27 January and 7 March 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-requests-comments-on-implementation-of-amendments-to-international-health-regulations

  7. Finland delivered assistance from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    8.1.2025 | Finland has for the first time delivered assistance from an EU-funded rescEU stockpile to a country that has requested assistance. This week, a truckload of personal protective equipment and chemical detectors was delivered to Ukraine to respond to the needs of the country's rescue services.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-delivered-assistance-from-eu-emergency-stockpile-to-ukraine

  8. WHO pandemic treaty to be negotiated in Geneva on 18–29 March - Finnish Government

    19.3.2024 | The World Health Organization (WHO) is preparing a pandemic treaty to improve global pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. The next round of treaty negotiations will be held in Geneva on 18–29 March, and Finland will take part in the negotiations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/who-pandemic-treaty-to-be-negotiated-in-geneva-on-18-29-march

  9. Government proposes legislative amendments to strengthen preparedness and readiness in healthcare and social welfare - Finnish Government

    19.12.2024 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Organising Healthcare and Social Welfare Services concerning preparedness, readiness and incident management in both normal and emergency conditions. The proposal is based on the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-strengthen-preparedness-and-readiness-in-healthcare-and-social-welfare

  10. Amendments made to Articles of International Health Regulations concerning time limits - Finnish Government

    23.11.2023 | Amendments have been made to the Articles of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Health Regulations (IHR) concerning the time period within which the States Parties must adopt, reject or make reservations to any future IHR amendments.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/amendments-made-to-articles-of-international-health-regulations-concerning-time-limits

  11. Communicable diseases legislation to be reformed – Ministry of Social Affairs and Health appoints steering group and preparatory working group - Finnish Government

    31.10.2023 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has launched an overall reform of the Communicable Diseases Act, which is to be implemented in 2023–2025. The reform aims to intensify the prevention of communicable diseases and to strengthen preparedness for epidemics and pandemics.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/communicable-diseases-legislation-to-be-reformed-ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-appoints-steering-group-and-preparatory-working-group

  12. Workshop participants hope to see Communicable Diseases Act treat different sectors on more equal terms - Finnish Government

    21.12.2023 | Finland’s communicable diseases legislation is being reformed in 2023–2025. During the reform, a number of thematic workshops will be organised to give the key stakeholders an opportunity to express their views. The first workshop was held on 18 December under the theme business activities and employment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/workshop-participants-hope-to-see-communicable-diseases-act-treat-different-sectors-on-more-equal-terms

  13. Climate crisis is a health and human rights crisis - Finnish Government

    1.12.2023 | The International Health Organization WHO has stated that climate change is the single biggest threat facing humanity in the 21st century. According to a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC, approximately 3.6 billion people live in contexts that are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/climate-crisis-is-a-health-and-human-rights-crisis

  14. Finland intensifies measures to combat avian influenza at fur farms - Finnish Government

    18.7.2023 | The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland has added highly pathogenic avian influenza diagnosed in fur animals to the category of other animal disease to be combated. This designation will be implemented through an amendment to a decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/finland-intensifies-measures-to-combat-avian-influenza-at-fur-farms

  15. Regulation on EU Digital COVID Certificate to expire – certificates continue to be available in MyKanta - Finnish Government

    21.6.2023 | The Regulation on the EU Digital COVID Certificate will expire on 30 June 2023. In future, the Certificate will no longer be used jointly by the EU Member States. People can still get the EU Digital COVID Certificate from the MyKanta online service if they need one.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/regulation-on-eu-digital-covid-certificate-to-expire-certificates-continue-to-be-available-in-mykanta

  16. How do we guide Finland forward in the midst of global uncertainty? Ministries’ futures review provides tools for decision-makers - Finnish Government

    12.9.2022 | The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and accelerating climate change have led to a situation in Finland and globally where the future seems rather uncertain. In the midst of uncertainty, decision-making is difficult. Finland will hold parliamentary elections in spring 2023, and the new Government Programme will outline policies for the next few years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/how-do-we-guide-finland-forward-in-the-midst-of-global-uncertainty-ministries-futures-review-provides-tools-for-decision-makers

  17. Europe’s largest CBRN reserve to be established in Finland - Finnish Government

    16.8.2023 | At the beginning of the year, Finland received substantial funding of EUR 242 million from the EU Commission for the establishment of a CBRN strategic reserve. Material will be stockpiled in the reserve in case of emergencies involving chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) threats, accidents and situations, especially in Northern and Eastern Europe, says Project Manager Tarja Rantala.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/europe-s-largest-cbrn-reserve-to-be-established-in-finland

  18. Negotiations on future WHO pandemic treaty take place in Geneva this week - Finnish Government

    5.12.2022 | The World Health Organization (WHO) is preparing a new international pandemic treaty to improve pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. The aim is for the treaty to be ready in May 2024. The third meeting of the intergovernmental negotiating body (INB) to discuss the treaty will be held in Geneva on 5–7 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/negotiations-on-future-who-pandemic-treaty-take-place-in-geneva-this-week

  19. Future WHO pandemic treaty discussed in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    30.9.2022 | Various parties are currently reviewing the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization is preparing a new pandemic treaty to improve pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. On 28 September, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health arranged a meeting for stakeholders to discuss the treaty negotiations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/future-who-pandemic-treaty-discussed-in-helsinki

  20. Better opportunities for occupational healthcare to participate in COVID-19 vaccine rollout - Finnish Government

    16.12.2021 | Municipalities must in future determine whether occupational healthcare service providers that operate in their areas can participate in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, if this is necessary to ensure the provision of vaccinations without delays. On Thursday 16 December, the Government decided to amend section 1 of the Government Decree on Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccinations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/better-opportunities-for-occupational-healthcare-to-participate-in-covid-19-vaccine-rollout