Finland is large and sparsely populated outside its main cities. Hivpoint's network reaches Tampere and Oulu. University hospitals in the major cities handle PEP and PrEP. For smaller towns, the digital health system (Kanta/Omakanta) and the 116 117 medical helpline are your first resources.

Tampere

Finland's third city and a growing LGBTQ+ community.

Hivpoint Tampere

hivpoint.fi — check website for current Tampere session locations and times. Hivpoint runs testing sessions in Tampere, though with less frequency than Helsinki. Check the website for current schedule.

Tays — Tampere University Hospital

Päivystysalue, Elämänaukio 2, 33520 Tampere Phone: 03 311 67700 | tays.fi

For PEP: Go to the Päivystys (emergency department). Infectious disease outpatient clinic handles PrEP.

Terveysasema Tampere

Multiple health stations in Tampere — find the nearest at tampere.fi/terveyspalvelut. Can refer to Tays infectious disease for PrEP.

Oulu

Northern Finland's main city, with a Hivpoint presence.

Hivpoint Oulu

hivpoint.fi — testing sessions in Oulu. Check website for current locations and schedule.

OYS — Oulu University Hospital

Kajaanintie 50, 90220 Oulu Phone: 08 315 2011 | oys.fi

For PEP: Päivystys at OYS, open 24/7. Infectious disease team handles ongoing HIV and PrEP care.

Turku (Åbo)

Southwest Finland's main city — a significant port city with a university.

Tyks — Turku University Hospital

Kiinamyllynkatu 4–8, 20520 Turku Phone: 02 313 0000 | tyks.fi

For PEP: Päivystys at Tyks. Infectious disease outpatient clinic for PrEP.

Turku's LGBTQ+ community has its own organisations — the local Seta Turku chapter (seta.fi) can connect you with local resources and affirming services.

Jyväskylä

Central Finland.

Kes-Sairaala (Central Finland Hospital)

Keskussairaalantie 19, 40620 Jyväskylä Phone: 014 269 1811 | ksshp.fi

PEP available via Päivystys. PrEP via referral to infectious disease outpatient service.

Smaller Towns and Rural Finland

For sexual health anywhere in Finland:

  1. Call 116 117 — the medical helpline can direct you to the nearest appropriate service for any urgent need, including PEP
  2. Your local terveysasema can order HIV and STI tests and provide referrals
  3. Hivpoint online services — hivpoint.fi offers advice and can connect you with services outside their physical locations
  4. Omakanta (omakanta.fi) — access your own health records and find your registered health station
  5. For PEP: The nearest hospital with a Päivystys (24/7 emergency department) can initiate PEP — all major hospitals can do this; call ahead via 116 117 to confirm

The 116 117 helpline is particularly valuable in Finland's rural areas and small towns where direct service access is limited.

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