eHealth Reaches 6.5 Million Registrations on 10th Anniversary, Covering 85% of HK Population
Crhk · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
The Health Bureau celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Electronic Health Record Sharing System (eHealth) on Saturday, announcing that registrations have surpassed 6.5 million, covering about 85 percent of Hong Kong's population. The milestone event, themed "Only eHealth Connects All Health," drew over 800 participants including students, elderly citizens, and members of the public.
Key Points
- Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau announced eHealth registrations have broken through 6.5 million, representing approximately 85 percent of Hong Kong's population
- The system connects more than 4,700 public and private healthcare institutions with over 63,000 registered healthcare professionals
- The eHealth mobile application has been downloaded more than 4.3 million times, with monthly average logins exceeding 1.3 million in the past three months
- The celebration featured a "Time Tunnel" exhibition, performances, and interactive booths including health screenings and registration assistance
- Lo presented commendations to schools participating in the "eHealth+ Intergenerational Integration Pilot Scheme" during the opening ceremony
Why It Matters
The milestone of 6.5 million registrations demonstrates how eHealth has become integral to Hong Kong's healthcare infrastructure over the past decade, facilitating seamless information sharing between public and private sectors. With the "eHealth+" expansion including cross-border health records and personal folder features, the system positions Hong Kong to support future smart healthcare and primary care development while enabling residents to manage their medical records across borders.
The milestone of 6.5 million registrations demonstrates how eHealth has become integral to Hong Kong's healthcare infrastructure over the past decade, facilitating seamless information sharing between public and private sectors. With the "eHealth+" expansion including cross-border health records and personal folder features, the system positions Hong Kong to support future smart healthcare and primary care development while enabling residents to manage their medical records across borders.