The tender process for the development of a national eHealth mobile application for Cypriot citizens is set to be announced next Wednesday. The bidding process is expected to last approximately eight months, followed by the app’s development and data integration phase, which will take around 24 months. The app will provide users with access to vital healthcare information, including details on doctors, pharmacies, and services under GHS and OKYPY.

One of the most significant advancements will be the integration of the Electronic Health Record into mobile devices, expected to commence after 2028. Additionally, by the end of April 2025, Cyprus will establish a National Contact Point for eHealth, enabling the cross-border exchange of medical data between Cyprus and other EU member states.

As Brief reports, through the Cross-Border eHealth Services, patients will be able to share critical medical information, such as summary health records, e-prescriptions, e-dispensation, hospital discharge summaries, lab results, and medical imaging across EU healthcare systems.

The new cross-border healthcare services aim to ensure that European citizens can continue their medical treatment when traveling within the EU. A government official stated that "the National eHealth Authority is committed to promoting the use of information and communication technologies to prevent diseases and provide quality healthcare services to every citizen."

The National Authority has already made significant progress in implementing the Electronic Health Record, regulating medical information, expanding cross-border healthcare, and promoting telemedicine.

The core mission of the National Authority is the establishment of a Single eHealth Records Bank to securely store all citizens’ health data. This system will make medical records accessible to authorized healthcare providers and citizens while ensuring compliance with European data protection standards.

The system will also regulate and secure biomedical information, oversee the cross-border exchange of health data, and issue security and operational guidelines for healthcare IT systems. Regular technical audits will be conducted to ensure compliance with Cyprus’ eHealth legislation and regulations.

According to legal provisions, the Authority is responsible for setting operational standards and funding frameworks for the establishment of a unified National Electronic Health Data Bank. This centralized system will consolidate data from all healthcare providers, ensuring data security, reducing costs, preventing errors, and improving continuity of care.

Each citizen’s health record will be created at birth, containing initial fetal health data inherited from the mother’s record, and will be maintained throughout their lifetime until their final medical records are recorded upon death.