Today, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo addressed the Parliament regarding the status of social and healthcare services in Finland. He announced the initiation of a collaborative effort among all parliamentary parties to reform these services. This decision comes in the wake of the recent assessment of the social and healthcare reform, which has revealed critical insights into the functioning and funding of these services.

The Prime Minister emphasized that now is the appropriate time to begin joint preparations for the reform, drawing from the experiences and expert knowledge gained since the implementation of the social and healthcare reform process. A key document that informed this decision was a mid-term evaluation report compiled by Marina Erhola, who led the wellness region in Pirkanmaa and served as Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health for a year. This report identified significant issues regarding the current funding model and advocated for a reduction in the number of wellness areas from the current levels.

Broadcasting the parliamentary discussion live, Iltalehti aims to keep the public informed about these crucial developments in social and healthcare services. Orpo’s initiative represents a significant step toward addressing the identified issues, as it seeks to engage all political parties in formulating viable solutions to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of healthcare services for all Finns.