Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia
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Government body in Estonia; safety publications from its own official source.
Publications 25
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ICIC27 Call for Abstracts opens: Estonia invites integrated care community to Tallinn
The Call for Abstracts for the International Conference on Integrated Care (ICIC27) opens on Monday, 14 September 2026. The conference will take place in Tallinn, Estonia, from 10–12 May 2027 and w...
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Minister Joller in Ireland: Growing Up in Poverty Affects Opportunities Throughout Life
Growing up in poverty can affect a person’s health, education and opportunities throughout their entire life. This is why support must reach families as early as possible, Minister of Social Affair...
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Ministry of Social Affairs reorganises mental health support: people must receive help before a crisis
The Ministry of Social Affairs has submitted for consultation a draft amendment that strengthens the early detection of mental health problems and the provision of support at an early stage. The pr...
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Estonia Opens the Door to New Pharmacy Solutions
The Ministry of Social Affairs has submitted for consultation a draft amendment to the Medicinal Products Act, aimed at improving access to medicines. The proposed changes concern the introduction ...
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Joller at EU health ministers’ meeting: new medicines must reach people faster and at a reasonable price
While supporting the development of new medicines and innovation in them, the prices, availability and patient safety of medicines must not be pushed into the background, Minister of Social Affairs...
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Social Affairs Minister Joller: “No one should be left without treatment simply because they live in a small country”
Today in Brussels, the EU Health Ministers’ Council (EPSCO) agreed on new rules designed to ensure that essential medicines reach people across Europe, regardless of the size of their country.
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Minister of Social Affairs Karmen Joller at the UN General Assembly: Russia’s aggression undermines people’s health and mental well-being across Europe
“We must address the elephant in the room – Russia. Soon, Russia will take the floor here alongside other countries to speak about disease prevention and mental health. Yet at the same time, throug...
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Karmen Joller in Ukraine: Estonia Continues Support for Wounded Fighters’ Prosthetic Treatment with €1.8 Million
stonia will continue to support Ukraine by allocating €1.8 million for the prosthetic treatment of Ukrainians injured in the war, Estonian Minister of Social Affairs Karmen Joller announced yesterd...
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Minister Karmen Joller in Luxembourg: Europe needs a united front against health misinformation
Europe must act more jointly and in a more coordinated way to stop the spread of health-related misinformation, said Estonia’s Minister of Social Affairs, Karmen Joller, today at the meeting of EU ...
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New €12 million innovation programme unveiled at Welfare Technology Festival in Tallinn
At Estonia's first-ever Welfare Technology Festival last week, a new €12 million innovation programme was announced, aimed at supporting independent living for older adults and people with disabili...
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Karmen Joller to the Ukrainian Minister of Health: Estonia has much to learn from your harrowing experience
Estonian Minister of Social Affairs Karmen Joller and Ukrainian Minister of Health Viktor Liashko today signed the next stage of a health cooperation agreement. The aim of the agreement is to reinf...
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22 Million Euros Strengthened Local Communities and Enhanced Well-Being in Estonia
The "Local Development and Poverty Reduction" program, supported by the European Economic Area and Norway Grants, directed nearly 22 million euros towards enhancing child and family well-being, com...
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Lung cancer patient pathway project illuminates gaps in cancer care
The Ministry of Social Affairs recently hosted the concluding event for the lung cancer patient pathway development project, which explored the project's findings and discussed opportunities to enh...
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The Estonian Cancer Center will be based at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Medicine
The University of Tartu and the Ministry of Social Affairs have signed a cooperation agreement to establish the Estonian Cancer Center within the University's Faculty of Medicine. This initiative a...
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The Government Office funds innovative cell therapy and cancer data management projects
Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs has secured €2.96 million in funding from the Government Office's Public Sector Innovation Fund’s spring round for two innovative cancer treatment projects. The ...
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EU Health ministers rally for stricter regulations on nicotine products amid rising youth consumption
In a united stand, thirteen European Union health ministers have sent a joint letter to the European Commission, advocating for comprehensive and stricter regulations on novel nicotine products. Th...
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Estonian children see too many unhealthy food and drink advertisements on television
The University of Tartu conducted a study with the World Health Organization, which analyzed how much Estonian children and young people see food advertisements on television. The completed report ...
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Expanded HPV vaccination program for boys and adolescents to launch in Estonia starting next February
The Immunoprophylaxis Expert Committee operating under the Ministry of Social Affairs has made a significant decision, recommending vaccination against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for boys as well. ...
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Reform of the EU pharmaceutical legislation got a green light from Estonian Government
On October 19, the Estonian Government endorsed the European Commission's initiative to revamp the pharmaceutical regulation in the EU. This modernisation seeks to catalyse innovation in areas of u...
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Mental Health Simulation Exercise attracts crisis specialists from 35 countries to Estonia
From Tuesday to Friday, 19th to 22nd September, an international simulation exercise titled “Building Better Before” is set to bring crisis sector specialists from 35 countries worldwide to Estonia...
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First Papageno Media Award winner announced in Estonia
On September 10th, Suicide Prevention Day, the Estonian Young Journalists Association (ENAS) and the Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs (SOM) awarded the Papageno Media Award for the first time. T...
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Papageno Media Award: Journalism Preserves Life
The Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs (SOM) and the Estonian Association of Young Journalists (ENAS) present the Papageno Media Award in Estonia, which recognizes the best article, radio program,...
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Marriage equality enacted in Estonia
The Estonian government has survived a vote of no confidence in the Riigikogu tied to amendments to the Family Law Act and related legislation which will lead to the introduction of marriage equali...
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Experts will discuss psychosocial support in crisis situations at a meeting in Tallinn
Today and tomorrow, on June 1 and 2, the Ministry of Social Affairs is hosting an international conference in Tallinn, focusing on mental health care and psychosocial support in crisis situations.
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Riisalo: After the war, Ukraine will need support to create a modern and inclusive system for the protection of children's rights
Today, Signe Riisalo, Minister of Social Protection, participated in a meeting addressing the support needed for children who have fled from the war in Ukraine. This significant gathering took plac...
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