The Ethics Committee
The Ethics Committee assesses the ethics of healthcare science research projects of humans, human embryos and foetuses and the observance of the law in these researches and gives statements about their assessments to the applicant.
Invoicing addresses and instructions
Addresses and instructions for purchase invoices of the wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland as of January 1 2023.
COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations in Southwest Finland in autumn 2025
COVID-19 vaccinations will start in Southwest Finland in September and will continue in the region in autumn 2025, in line with the target groups defined by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) Vaccinations against influenza, also known as the flu, will commence in October…
Distribution of TYKS Foundation research grants to a new level in 2024
In 2024, the TYKS Foundation will allocate significantly more money to medical and health sciences research than before. This is enabled by significant donations received by the Foundation.
Information on influenza vaccinations
In Finland, the seasonal influenza epidemic usually starts at the turn of the year and lasts for 2–3 months. Vaccination is the best protection against seasonal influenza. The influenza vaccine protects against influenza and its sequelae, such as ear infection, bronchitis, pneumonia…
Support for research and future – Tyks foundation 25 year
On its 25th anniversary in 2025, the TYKS Foundation will allocate 250,000 euros to medical and health science research.
Coronavirus epidemic
On this page you will find information on the coronavirus and the epidemic from the perspective of the Wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland.