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The Minister Aims for Farm Sales in June
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The Minister Aims for Farm Sales in June

Criticism from Portugal delays the EU process for the government's proposal on farm sales of alcohol. But the government is still aiming to introduce farm sales on June 1
Marburg disease classified as a socially hazardous disease
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Marburg disease classified as a socially hazardous disease

Marburg virus classified as socially dangerous
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Marburg virus classified as socially dangerous

Swedish authorities are increasing their preparedness due to the ongoing outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda. The deadly virus is to be classified as a threat to society, announces Minister for Health and Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats)
School Day Without Mobile Phones and Smartwatches
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School Day Without Mobile Phones and Smartwatches

Convicted on Parole - "Deeply Unsatisfactory"
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Convicted on Parole - "Deeply Unsatisfactory"

The forensic psychiatric clinics are so full that convicted persons in need of care in some cases have to stay in custody or are released on parole. The situation is "deeply unsatisfactory", according to Social Minister Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats)
Abolition of Disclosure Requirement for HIV Being Investigated
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Abolition of Disclosure Requirement for HIV Being Investigated

The Cancer Foundation is outraged over new tobacco policy goal
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The Cancer Foundation is outraged over new tobacco policy goal

The government is changing the goal of tobacco policy from "reduced tobacco use" to "reduced medical and social harm" caused by tobacco and nicotine products. The decision is met with strong criticism
Million-Dollar Investment to Shorten BUP Queues
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Million-Dollar Investment to Shorten BUP Queues

The Government wants to strengthen the work on mental health and suicide prevention. In the budget, a investment of 1
Legal plant drug causes concern: "There are obvious dangers"
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Legal plant drug causes concern: "There are obvious dangers"

It is "unsatisfactory" that plant-based drugs are sold completely legally in Sweden, according to Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats). The Minister believes, however, that the authorities have control over the matter
The new government will hold for two terms
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The new government will hold for two terms

Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson
Dentist: Strange to Preempt the Investigation
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Dentist: Strange to Preempt the Investigation

The government's announcement to invest 3. 4 billion kronor in a dental care reform receives mixed reactions from the dental profession
Cheaper Dental Care for the Elderly Promised from 2026
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Cheaper Dental Care for the Elderly Promised from 2026

The Government is taking new steps towards a dental care reform and is allocating 3. 4 billion kronor in the budget
New guidelines: Teenagers' screen time must be halved
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New guidelines: Teenagers' screen time must be halved

Many children and young people should drastically reduce their screen time. New recommendations from the Public Health Agency advise teenagers to halve their usage
Mpox: Very low risk of spread in Sweden
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Mpox: Very low risk of spread in Sweden

So far, only one case of the new, more dangerous mpox variant has been confirmed in Sweden. Even if new imported cases may come, the risk of a larger spread of infection here is very small
Sweden will not donate mpox vaccines
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Sweden will not donate mpox vaccines

Save the Children sound the alarm: Mpox worst for young people
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Save the Children sound the alarm: Mpox worst for young people

The more contagious variant of mpox, which has been confirmed in Sweden, is most dangerous for children and young people, warns Save the Children. 80 per cent of all suspected cases are children, says Save the Children's Katharina von Schroeder, on location in Congo-Kinshasa to Sveriges Radio
The 100-year-old who set a personal best in shot put
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The 100-year-old who set a personal best in shot put

The centenarian Sriramulu Vallabhajosyula was at his best when it came to the veteran World Championship in athletics in Gothenburg. The Indian struck with a personal best in his first shot when the shot put flew 2
Mpox patient in Sweden – first outside Africa
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Mpox patient in Sweden – first outside Africa

The first case of the disease mpox of the more severe variant has been confirmed in Sweden, announces Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) at a press conference on Thursday. It is the first case outside of Africa
WHO declares mpox outbreak an international health emergency
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WHO declares mpox outbreak an international health emergency

The World Health Organization WHO classifies the outbreak of mpox in Africa as an international health emergency. The new virus variant can emerge in Sweden, but state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén believes that the spread can be limited
Uncertain effect of leisure card: "Must try something new"
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Uncertain effect of leisure card: "Must try something new"

The Government is investing hundreds of millions on a leisure card to get more children to start exercising. But the Minister of Sports does not know if it has any effect
Busch on Olympic sabotage: Condemns it in the strongest possible terms
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Busch on Olympic sabotage: Condemns it in the strongest possible terms

Energy and Trade Minister Ebba Busch (KD) is on site at the OS opening ceremony. She herself got stuck in the train chaos on the way to Paris due to last night's sabotage
Unclear effect of leisure card for young people
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Unclear effect of leisure card for young people

The leisure card for children and young people promised by the government is proposed to come into effect in October 2025. A higher amount is earmarked for children in socioeconomically vulnerable families
The Step Closer to Farm Sales of Alcohol
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The Step Closer to Farm Sales of Alcohol

The Government has taken another step towards allowing farm sales of alcoholic beverages.
Dental Support Reduced for Certain Patients
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Dental Support Reduced for Certain Patients

The Government wants to provide more dental care support to certain patient groups – and less to others. The aim is to better target dental care resources to the patients who have the greatest need, says Health Minister Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats)
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