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New website will make it easier to find estrogen medicines in Sweden
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New website will make it easier to find estrogen medicines in Sweden

In an effort to reduce the shortage of medicines for menopausal symptoms, it will be easier to see which products are available, including outside Sweden. It should not be up to each individual woman to hunt for medicines on the market, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD)
KD promises major psychiatry reform with more care beds
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KD promises major psychiatry reform with more care beds

The Christian Democrats promise to create more psychiatric care beds. "We want to see the biggest psychiatry reform in decades," says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD)
Sweden proposes tougher pandemic rules, including health checks for travelers and event limits
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Sweden proposes tougher pandemic rules, including health checks for travelers and event limits

Mandatory health checks for people traveling to Sweden from affected areas and easier restrictions on large events are among the new infection control laws the government is proposing.
Ebba Busch in Fagersta to show support after deadly school attack
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Ebba Busch in Fagersta to show support after deadly school attack

Several ministers are visiting Fagersta after the deadly school attack. We are here to show our support, but above all our support on the first school day after the attack, says Minister for Energy and Industry Ebba Busch (KD)
Minister says no cause for concern over measles outbreak after Urkult festival
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Minister says no cause for concern over measles outbreak after Urkult festival

Three more cases of measles have been reported after the Urkult festival in Sollefteå municipality, according to the Public Health Agency. This is a limited outbreak among a group of unvaccinated people, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) at a press conference
KD election manifesto promises more paid parental leave and higher child benefit
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KD election manifesto promises more paid parental leave and higher child benefit

Families come first in KD's election manifesto, which promises increased child benefits and longer paid parental leave. Families should always come out on top in any budget negotiations we are involved in, says KD leader Ebba Busch
Sweden to launch new health programme for children and young people up to age 20
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Sweden to launch new health programme for children and young people up to age 20

Children and young people should be followed continuously through a health programme up to the age of 20. Today, the last visit to the child health centre is at the age of five, after that it becomes more fragmented, more random and more up to the parents, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD)
Sweden appoints national coordinator to tackle crime in sports
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Sweden appoints national coordinator to tackle crime in sports

The government is appointing a national coordinator to combat crime and serious disturbances linked to sports. Sports should be a safe place and not an arena for crime
Swedish minister says FIFA World Cup investor plan damages trust
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Swedish minister says FIFA World Cup investor plan damages trust

FIFA wants to let private investors buy shares in the World Cup. A proposal that is provoking strong reactions from around the football world
Sweden and eight EU countries want to cut EU support for sports bodies that admit Russian athletes
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Sweden and eight EU countries want to cut EU support for sports bodies that admit Russian athletes

Sports ministers from Sweden and eight other EU countries want to cut EU support for sports organizations that let Russian athletes compete.
Sweden prepares biggest reform ever in forensic psychiatry as state takeover is investigated
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Sweden prepares biggest reform ever in forensic psychiatry as state takeover is investigated

Forensic psychiatry is overcrowded, which has led to convicts being released while waiting for a place. An investigation is now being set up into how the state can fully or partially take over responsibility for care
Sweden to draw up recommendations on children’s use of AI
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Sweden to draw up recommendations on children’s use of AI

The Public Health Agency of Sweden has now been tasked with reviewing the risks of generative AI to the mental health and well-being of children and young people. Recommendations will be presented in a year
Swedish Ice Hockey Chief Slams IOC’s Russia Decision as Completely Wrong
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Swedish Ice Hockey Chief Slams IOC’s Russia Decision as Completely Wrong

Russian athletes are allowed to participate in the Olympics despite their political views. This is causing a reaction in Swedish ice hockey
IOC allows Russian athletes back at the Olympics, prompting criticism from Ukraine and Sweden
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IOC allows Russian athletes back at the Olympics, prompting criticism from Ukraine and Sweden

Russian athletes are allowed to participate in the Olympics regardless of political stance, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announces. "Hasty" and "unfounded," Ukraine says
Sweden to launch inquiry into rising ADHD and autism diagnoses in young people
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Sweden to launch inquiry into rising ADHD and autism diagnoses in young people

The government is appointing a delegation to investigate why more and more children and young people are being diagnosed with ADHD and autism.
Leisure card age limit lowered to six for children in 2026
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Leisure card age limit lowered to six for children in 2026

The age at which children can use the leisure card is being lowered from seven to six.
Government wants more gifts to be tax-free
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Government wants more gifts to be tax-free

Donations to sports clubs, environmental initiatives and preparedness should be eligible for tax deductions. "We know that this is in high demand from civil society," says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD), who has now appointed an inquiry
Shortage of hormone drugs - government investigates
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Shortage of hormone drugs - government investigates

An increasing number of women are being treated for menopausal symptoms, but access to estrogen medications is sometimes lacking. The government has now decided to expand an analysis of the international pharmaceutical market - including whether Sweden should be prepared to pay more to obtain the medications
Free pneumococcal vaccine for everyone over 65 in Sweden
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Free pneumococcal vaccine for everyone over 65 in Sweden

Starting this fall, everyone in Sweden aged 65 and over will be offered a free pneumococcal vaccine.
Swedish Public Health Agency recommends no smartphone before age 13
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Swedish Public Health Agency recommends no smartphone before age 13

Children should not be given a smartphone before the age of 13, according to a new recommendation from the Swedish Public Health Agency (FHM).
How to ensure access to antibiotics in Sweden
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How to ensure access to antibiotics in Sweden

The government announced in a press release that the Public Health Agency has been tasked with "ensuring good access to certain antibiotics. "
Parents support age limits on social media
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Parents support age limits on social media

Six out of ten parents see benefits of age restrictions on social media. Among children and young people, the figure is lower
After abuse in elderly care, elderly people should be allowed to choose care staff
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After abuse in elderly care, elderly people should be allowed to choose care staff

Following reports of abuse in elderly care, the government wants older people to be able to choose the gender of their caregivers and to opt out of having care staff.
Government to investigate compulsory psychiatric care
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Government to investigate compulsory psychiatric care

The government wants to change the law on compulsory psychiatric care.
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