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Falling birth rate prompts Finland to suspend baby box procurements

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Social Insurance Institution of Finland , Kela , has suspended the procurement of products to fill maternity packages for the year 2026 .

The decision was made in response to lower than expected demand for the package, which in turn is due to a decline in the birth rate.

Kela distributes the free-of-charge maternity packages, filled with essentials for the first year of a child's life.

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English

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