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Kela, Finland's social insurance institution, has launched a new publicly accessible online application that allows users to compare median prices of private healthcare services across the country. The app reveals that while the cost of certain services has significantly increased, there are substantial regional disparities in pricing. According to the app's data, covering the period from 2018 to 2023, prices for various medical and dental services have shown notable changes.

Pori Club house, a crucial support center for individuals dealing with mental health challenges, faces the possibility of closing its doors as early as October due to the lack of a partnership agreement with the Satakunta well-being region. Additionally, the well-being regions of Central Uusimaa and Kainuu are considering cuts to the funding of Club houses. Club houses are inclusive communities formed by individuals with mental health challenges and trained staff.

The Finnish Immigration Service has announced the procurement decisions for the establishment of new reception centres across various geographical areas. A total of 17 new reception centres have been procured through a competitive tendering process. These new centres encompass apartment-based reception centres, collective accommodation centres, and a transit centre.

Annamari Lundqvist, a researcher at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), last week said the results of the study are alarming from the viewpoint of social and economic sustainability.

The quality of life among the working-age population has significantly deteriorated in recent years. Only every other working-age individual now considers their quality of life good, whereas four years ago, over 60 percent of working-age individuals felt the same way. Quality of life refers to a person's perception of their own situation, including their health, well-being, social relationships, and living environment.