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COVID wave reaches peak, deaths to rise for weeks
The coronavirus pandemic wave has already peaked, but the number of deaths is still likely to rise in the next few weeks, said the…
Healthcare fees to rise by up to 10% from Jan
The amounts of client fees in healthcare and social welfare will increase by up to 10 per cent from the beginning of 2024, said the…
Respiratory tract infections on rise in Finland
Several viruses that cause respiratory tract infections are currently circulating in Finland, said the Finnish Institute for Health and…
Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%: study
The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in a large, international study that experts say…
Finland struggles to cope with surge in COVID-19 infections
As the number of COVID-19 infections in Finland is growing, hospitals in several cities have to necessitate the reduction of non-urgent…
44K people vaccinated in Helsinki in 4 days
The influenza and coronavirus vaccinations of risk groups started in Helsinki on Monday and about 44 000 vaccines have been…
Man receives the 1st eye transplant plus a new face
Surgeons have performed the world's first transplant of an entire human eye, an extraordinary addition to a face transplant…
Helsinki begins vaccinating risk group people on Monday
The vaccination of risk groups against influenza and coronavirus will start in Helsinki on Monday, said the City of Helsinki. More…
42% adults engage in adequate physical activity
Less than half of men and women aged over 20 reached the current physical activity guidelines for health-enhancing physical activity,…
Economic downturn, inflexible law hamper wellbeing services
The dire economic situation, inflexible legislation and the growing shortage of social welfare and health care professionals are…