Digital health in Cyprus is entering a new era with the development of the Integrated Electronic Health Record of the Citizen (OIFYP), which is expected to bring together every citizen's key health information in a single, secure, connected digital environment, it was announced on Thursday at the 9th Cyprus Health Conference in Nicosia.
The design and latest developments in implementing OIFYP were presented by Professor Constantinos S. Pattichis, President of the National eHealth Authority (EAHY), who set out the changes under way in the digital health sector.
The new electronic record will serve as a single point of reference for health data, covering, among other things, medical history, prescriptions, laboratory and imaging results, hospital admissions, allergies and transplant-related information.
The aim is to strengthen continuity of care and make it easier for citizens to access their own health information, while also reducing the need for repeat testing and for managing scattered medical documents.
€21.1 million budget
According to the EAHY President's presentation, the total budget for the project stands at €21,110,000, with implementation expected to take 84 months in total.
The tender for the Feasibility Study is scheduled to be issued in September 2026, with the system expected to become fully operational by December 2029.
Alongside the development of OIFYP, the myHealth Cyprus app was also presented, intended to serve as the main digital gateway through which citizens access eHealth services.
The app's first phase, running until December 2026, includes secure identification via CY Login, the ability to search for healthcare providers and on-duty pharmacies, and a Panic Button feature for sending immediate alerts.
The second phase, from October 2026 to December 2027, will bring full integration with GESY. Through the app, citizens are expected to gain access to their personal medical profile, receive reminders for repeat prescriptions, and manage their personal doctor.
EAHY named Digital Health Authority for the EHDS
Also significant for Cyprus's further integration into Europe's digital health ecosystem is the institutional upgrading of EAHY.
As noted in the presentation, under a decision of the Council of Ministers, EAHY has been designated the official Digital Health Authority of the Republic of Cyprus for implementing the new EU European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation.
The European framework aims to create a shared health data ecosystem across Europe, strengthening secure cross-border access to and exchange of health data, while also providing for the use of data for research and innovation purposes, with the necessary safeguards in place.
In this context, Cyprus is already using European infrastructure, including MyHealth@EU, which supports the cross-border exchange of eHealth services, while preparing to further develop its capabilities within the European Health Data Space.
Cyprus is also taking part in European initiatives and projects in digital health, including the EU Digital COVID Vaccination Card (EUVAC) and the oncology care programme eCAN+, strengthening its participation in European efforts toward the digital transformation of healthcare.
The development of OIFYP and the phased rollout of these digital services mark, according to the plan presented, a shift toward a more connected model of delivering and managing health services, with the citizen and the secure management of their health data at the centre.
Source: Cyprus News Agency (CNA)
