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THL protects and promotes health and welfare in Finland. National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). Formed 1 January 2009 through the merger of the National Public Health Institute (KTL) and the National Research and Development Centre for Welfare and Health (STAKES)
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THL protects and promotes health and welfare in Finland Presentation name / Author
National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) • Formed 1 January 2009 through the merger of the National Public Health Institute (KTL) and the National Research and Development Centre for Welfare and Health (STAKES) • Operates under the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Starting points for establishing the new Institute: • Joining forces to step up work to promote health and welfare in Finland • Needs of the population in terms of health and welfare • Needs of the health and social service system Presentation name / Author
THL's mission • THL promotes the well-being and health of the population, prevents diseases and social problems, and supports social and health services. • THL carries out its responsibilities through a wide range of activities: research, evaluation and follow-up, development work, expert influence, centralised national services as well as international co-operation. • THL is a statutory statistical authority in health and welfare and maintains and provides a strong knowledge base within its field. Presentation name / Author
THL's vision • To have major impact on health and welfare in Finland • To be a key player, a reliable expert and a valued partner in the protection and promotion of health and welfare • To offer an inspiring, responsible and attractive working community Presentation name / Author
Key figures Funding • Total budget in 2009 is 96 million euros: 64% from the State Budget and 36% from other funding sources Personnel • Permanent staff: 927 • Fixed-term project staff: 425 • Highly multiprofessional Presentation name / Author
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Health and welfare in Finland Finland is a highly developed welfare state with greatly improved health and welfare during the last few decades Many challenges - also concerning the work of THL: • Health inequalities and social exlusion • Population ageing and challenges of young people • Lifestyle-related challenges: alcohol, obesity etc. • Preparedness against biological threats • Constraints of welfare and health services Presentation name / Author
THL's challenges as regards health care and social welfare The social and health care system has the support and appreciation of the public. However, there are many challenges: • To control the growing costs of services • To meet the increasing public demand • Availability of professional personnel • Efficient organisation and management of the service system • To maintain efficient social welfare support for all people Presentation name / Author
THL´s organisation and management • Director General: Professor Pekka Puska, MD, PhD, MPolSc • Executive Board: Director General, 4 Assistant Directors General, Strategic Planning Director and Administrative Director • Four divisions (with 9 departments and several units) • Several horizontal structures • THL has an annual performance agreement with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the DG reports directly to the Ministry Presentation name / Author
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Division of Welfare and Health Policies • Fields of activity: welfare and health status of the population, living conditions, social and health policies, health and welfare economics. • Assistant Director General: Professor Marja Vaarama Presentation name / Author
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Division of Welfare and Health Promotion • Fields of activity: health and social problems, risk factors and determinants, prevention, promotion of health and well-being. • Assistant Director General: Professor Erkki VartiainenDepartments: • Chronic Disease Prevention • Lifestyle and Participation • Alcohol, Drugs and Addiction Presentation name / Author
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Division of Health Protection • Fields of activity: public health protection, with particular focus on prevention and control of biological and health threats, infectious diseases and environmental health. • Assistant Director General: Professor Juhani EskolaDepartments: • Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control • Vaccination and Immune Protection • Environmental Health Presentation name / Author
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Division of Health and Social Welfare Services • Fields of activity: Support and development of the service system and service contents by means of research, information guidance, evaluation and implementation support. • Assistant Director General: DrMarina ErholaDepartments: • Service Delivery System • Lifecourse and Services • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services * Also responsible for state mental hospitals and reform schools Presentation name / Author
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Other functions and separate units THL also has horizontal, cross-divisional functions and units: • Administrative Services (Administrative Director Jaakko Penttinen) • Strategy and Development Unit (Strategic Planning Director Terhi Lönnfors) • Information Department (Statistics and registers) • Department of Communications and PR • Research, Development and Innovations Unit • International Affairs Unit Presentation name / Author
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THL is international • Extensive international scientific collaboration • Expert co-operation and support to national participation: UN and UN organisations (WHO), EU (DG SANCO, ECDC), many international associations (IANPHI) • Contribution to global activities in health and welfare, European and Nordic collaboration, co-operation with neighbouring areas Presentation name / Author
National Institute for Health and Welfare • Works to protect and promote health and welfare in Finland • Knowledge for health and welfare Advantages • comprehensive (covers a broad range of health and welfare issues) • synergy between research and impelementation work • works closely with the Ministry as an independent and recognised authority Presentation name / Author