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The front page of Helsingin Sanomat features news on the Finnish healthcare system, upcoming US midterm elections, and international affairs. There are also stories on motorsport, women's health, and Finnish domestic issues.

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Healthcare Reform: Many Patients' Surgeries Will Take Longer ↗

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If savings are not directed to hospitals, basic services risk further decline, says the CEO of the welfare regions' advocacy group Hyvil. This story discusses the unavoidable changes in Finland's healthcare system and their impact on patient wait times for surgeries.

US Votes in Midterm Elections ↗

HS follows campaigning in Maine, where logger-turned-democrat Troy Jackson and republican senator Susan Collins are contesting the election, with abortion being a key issue. The outcome of the elections could determine control of Congress.

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