healthcare

Spain

SUMMER

Operation Crossing the Strait resumes after 2 years of border closure

The Nomad Today 6/16/22

Seven shipping companies participate in the Fleet Plan (Plan de Flota) to streamline movements between the two continents with 33 vessels for transporting people and vehicles

Finland

EDUCATION

Kela sends surcharge reminder to students who didn't pay health fee

The Nomad Today 2/24/21

About 212,000 students paid the healthcare fee by the due date, while about 43,000 have yet to pay it.

Finland

SOCIAL SERVICES REFORM

Finland to transfer municipal health, social services to 21 counties

The Nomad Today 12/8/20

The government's proposal for the reform of health and social services and related legislation is proceeds to Parliament. The operation of wellbeing services counties would be financed mainly…

Coronavirus

13.5% of coronavirus-infected patients are healthcare workers

The Nomad Today 6/9/20

The figure varies worldwide: 20% of infections in Spain, 10% in Italy or 3.8% in China have been diagnosed among healthcare workers.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

The head of THL recommends use of homemade masks

The Nomad Today 4/15/20

Markku Tervahauta said that the recommendation is not an official order.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

HUS Director criticizes the efforts of the Sanna Marin government

The Nomad Today 4/6/20

Finland needs at least 180 million surgical masks. According to HUS Director Lasse Lehtonen, the lack of protective equipment is a big problem.

Coronavirus

Finnish private health company offers coronavirus tests for 195 euros

The Nomad Today 3/11/20

Terveystalo has agreed with THL to launch a coronavirus testing campaign. However, the cost of the test is 195 euros, and it is not covered by Kela.