Compulsion proposed to secure access to medicines
During crises, the state should be allowed to intervene and move medicines between pharmacies and hospitals, an investigation suggests.
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How more new medicines will come to Sweden
The government wants to overhaul the system for deciding how new drugs are subsidized and used in healthcare, and is therefore appointing an inquiry.
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KD wants a recommended minimum age for smartphones
The Christian Democrats want to introduce a recommended minimum age for children to get their first smartphone, reports Sveriges Radio's Ekot.
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Parasport must answer for its positions, Forssmed says
Sweden has chosen not to boycott the Paralympics opening ceremony. However, Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD) will boycott it. Then parasports will have to answer for their positions, Forssmed says.
Sports
Poor economy hinders young people from having children
Single parents, especially young women, have been worse off financially since 1980 compared with others. The risk of poor finances may lead young women to refrain from having children.
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Sick and addicted people are being tossed around, treated as unworthy
People with addiction problems and mental illness are being bounced around between regions and municipalities and rarely receive the care they need, according to the government. A new law and several amendments are now being presented. They have ended up in a dark no-man's land where no one takes responsibility, says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).
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Forssmed after the Olympic cheating: Something that rubs me the wrong way
Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD) came down hard on Canada's cheating in men's curling in a post on X. On site in Antholz, he stands by the criticism. "We in Sweden like fair play, and other countries do too," says Forssmed.
Sports
Invitation to a meeting about screen time, a little desperate
Minister of Education Simona Mohamsson (L) invites all parliamentary parties to a discussion about screen time and age limits for social media. S, V and C accept, but say they have difficulty taking the invitation seriously.
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Ukraine receives 60 million from Sweden for healthcare and social care
Sweden is contributing an additional 60 million to Ukraine for children's healthcare and social services.
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Report: 122 sites selling pharmaceuticals illegally in Sweden
Many websites are selling medicines illegally to people in Sweden, according to a report from the Swedish Medical Products Agency. The agency is proposing increased penalties for those who commit these crimes.
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Furious at Infantino: Participating in Putin's propaganda, says Sweden's sports minister
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says Russia should be allowed back into international football. The Swedish Football Association does not share that opinion - and Sweden's Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD) is furious. It is extremely serious, he says.
Football
Minister on criticism says our damned duty to prevent violence in close relationships and protect children
Time and again, society fails to stop violence in close relationships and violence against children - despite many victims having had contact with healthcare, social services or the police. It is quite obvious that not enough is being done, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
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Government: Mobile phone ban in Swedish primary schools this autumn
A ban on students using mobile phones will be introduced in all compulsory schools starting in the autumn semester, the government proposes. The ban will also apply during breaks, at after-school centers and in open leisure activities.
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Kristersson establishes Council for Women's Peace to combat men's violence against women
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is establishing a council to combat men's violence against women. Thousands of women are living in fear, he says.
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Government to review compulsory psychiatric care after murder in Boden
The mother of the 22-year-old perpetrator had pleaded for help for her son's poor health. After the high-profile murder in Boden, the government has appointed an investigation to review compulsory psychiatric care. It is clear that the current system is not working, says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).
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Forssmed: Mental health should be included in school curriculum
The government will introduce mental health education in schools. "It is another piece of the puzzle for preventive work to ensure that young people feel good," writes Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) in SvD Debatt.
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Extra compensation to increase access to dental care in rural municipalities
Dental care providers in rural municipalities will receive additional government compensation of 20 percent next year for treatments within the dental care reform for the elderly.
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Seven-year-olds also get the leisure card in 2026 as the amount is increased
The amount of the leisure card will be increased next year, and the card will also be given to seven-year-olds. Over 110,000 more children will have the opportunity to use the leisure card, says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).
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Investigation: Low fertility threatens welfare
The low birth rate in Sweden risks creating a crisis in the welfare society in the long term, a first interim report from the government's investigation confirms. Now that fewer children are being born, it also becomes clear how dependent the world is on children, says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).
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Dentists profit from pulling teeth unnecessarily
Healthier teeth at a lower cost. That was the goal. But the government support has instead led to dentists raising their prices and not lowering patients' costs. In addition, teeth are being extracted unnecessarily. This is shown by the National Audit Office's review.
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After the change in the law – the use of nitrous oxide decreases
On July 1, a law banning the use of nitrous oxide for intoxicating purposes came into force. Since then, calls to the Poison Information Centre about the gas have decreased drastically. You are happy when you see the figures, says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).
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Influenza on the rise: “We expect a significant increase”
This year's flu season is now underway in Sweden, according to the Public Health Agency. Due to a new virus variant, more people than normal may be affected. There is some risk that we are heading towards a slightly tougher flu season, says Erik Sturegård, acting state epidemiologist.
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Major differences in compulsory care: "Not successful"
Patients whose first encounter with psychiatry has taken place under duress are at greatest risk of being involuntarily hospitalized again and also have an increased risk of suicide, according to a survey by the National Board of Health and Welfare.
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Sharp limit for antibiotics in new strategy
Antibiotic resistance constitutes a "silent pandemic" and is one of the greatest threats to global health, according to WHO. Now the government is introducing a new long-term strategy against antimicrobial resistance. For the first time, we are setting time-bound, measurable goals for what Sweden should achieve, says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).
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