Dr Janne Blommendahl
FINLAND
“When you no longer know how to look, or do not dare to look, you will find nothing — not even what is right before your eyes.”
Profession: Medical Doctor
Position: Dr Janne Blommendahl refused to surrender to the erosion of medical ethics during the COVID-19 era. Despite initial trust in the system, he bravely opposed the COVID passport, vaccine mandates, and the growing intolerance toward critical voices. His stand reaffirmed that protecting human rights, open scientific inquiry, and the dignity of patients must remain at the heart of medicine, even when it comes at personal cost.
Background
Dr Blommendahl trained in Finland and has built a highly respected career in general practice, with expertise across primary care, child health, and chronic disease management. He also spent six years contributing to international community health projects in Laos, reflecting a lifelong dedication to patient care, cross-cultural service, and the ethical foundations of medicine.
Actions & Outcomes
Dr Blommendahl refused to comply with Finland’s COVID passport system, leading to his exclusion from his workplace. He spoke out publicly against the abandonment of human rights, the censorship of scientific debate, and the failure to acknowledge vaccine injuries. His principled stand came at personal cost, but ignited courage in others — encouraging colleagues, patients, and citizens to question official narratives and to demand a return to ethical, evidence-based medicine.
Current Status
Dr Blommendahl remains active in clinical practice while advocating for a renewal of medical ethics, human rights, and scientific inquiry. He continues to speak out publicly, encouraging the medical community to confront uncomfortable truths, protect patient dignity, and rebuild trust in a profession that must serve humanity, not political agendas.
Why this Lighthouse?
Dr Blommendahl has chosen to represent Söderskär Lighthouse in Finland. As a child, he spent his summers exploring the barren, windswept islands surrounding Söderskär, where the lighthouse stood firm against the fierce forces of nature. Those early memories of resilience, solitude, and steadfastness left an indelible mark. Today, Söderskär embodies the deeper values he has lived through his professional awakening: standing firm when truth is obscured, refusing to yield to tides of conformity, and offering a guiding light for others seeking clarity through the storm. It is a symbol not only of survival, but of honour, courage, and the enduring human spirit.
Links
- News article: Doctor Refused COVID Passport — Impact on Workplace (MTV News Finland)
- Podcast Interview: Human Rights Violations During the COVID Era (korona-ajan ihmisoikeusrikkomukset: Finnish)