Finland and Åland hold the co-presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers for 2025. The yearlong presidency period continues with efforts to deliver on the Nordic Vision 2030. Special focus areas are according to Finnish Prime Minister Orpo as follows: “The Finnish and Ålandic co-presidency seeks to address three key areas: The welfare of children and young people, the bolstering of overall security, and improving Nordic competitiveness.”
Digital health is closely coupled with special focus areas as well as the Vision 2030 goals. Therefore, as a delivery related to the presidency goals, Ministry of health and social affairs Finland launched preparation of this publication on digital health as an overreaching transformation in health care services in all five Nordic countries with specific focus on current development with highlighting not only ongoing efforts in each Nordic country but also highlighting new capacities related to, for example, telehealth and remote care, and possible technology supported progress in care delivery based on, for example, artificial intelligence. The publication gives a comprehensive view on the current state of the art in Nordic digital transformation, and some key future directions in the Nordic countries as written by the Nordic experts.
This publication underscores the central role of digitalization as a transformative force in advancing the welfare, security, and competitiveness of the Nordic region. The publication, contributed by leading Nordic experts, provides a comprehensive overview of ongoing progress as well as forward-looking perspectives that will shape the next phase of health and social care delivery.
As Finland and Åland undertake the co-presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2025, this work serves as a concrete contribution to the implementation of the Nordic Vision 2030. It reaffirms our shared commitment to harnessing innovation and digital solutions to ensure high-quality, accessible, and sustainable health services for all citizens across the Nordic countries. The insights and directions outlined in this publication will support continued cooperation and provide a solid basis for strategic decision-making in the years ahead.
November 2025, Helsinki
Sari Palojoki and Riikka Vuokko