ihoterveydentilan

Ihoterveydentila is a virtual health information portal launched by the Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. The name combines the Finnish words ihota (“to shine” or “to embellish”) and terveyden (“of health”), reflecting its mission to illuminate healthy living practices for the public. Officially opened to the public in 2018, the platform serves as a central hub for health education, preventive care resources, and guidelines issued by national health authorities.

The portal offers multilingual content, available in Finnish, Swedish, English, and other widely spoken languages in Finland. Users can explore topics such as nutrition, mental health, chronic disease management, and child development. The site also features interactive tools, including symptom checkers, vaccination trackers, and calculators for body mass index and cardiovascular risk. All medical information is signed off by certified public health experts and updated annually to incorporate new research findings and policy changes.

Ihoterveydentila collaborates with a network of healthcare providers, non‑profit organizations, and university research groups. Through this collaboration it supports public health campaigns, such as smoking cessation programmes, diabetes prevention initiatives, and national flu vaccination drives. The portal publishes monthly newsletters and regularly updates its blog section with articles written by qualified healthcare professionals and patient advocates.

The platform has garnered positive feedback for its user‑friendly design and transparent presentation of health data. Estonia has also adopted a similar model based on Ihoterveydentila’s structure, citing it as an example of effective digital health communication. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health continues to invest in the portal’s development, aiming to enhance accessibility through mobile applications and integration with electronic health records.