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About Digital Health in Malta

The digital transformation of health and care in Malta is spearheaded by the Information Management Unit within the Ministry for Health and Active Ageing in very close collaboration with multiple entities and external providers. 

  • Easier access to care and records
  • Safe sharing of health data between public and private providers
  • Strong governance and data protection
  • Continuous innovation through AI, research, and partnerships

Vision

Better health for Maltese society through effective application of technology.

220K+

Actively logged in users on myHealth

1579

Doctors on myHealth

300+

ICT Systems used in Health

Mission

A people-centred, digitally connected health system that empowers every citizen to access and manage their health information.

Our Journey

Malta’s historical steps towards a patient-centred, digitally enabled and data-driven health system

1997

  • Launch of the first integrated Patient Administration System (PAS) in government hospitals and health centres.
  • Creation of a computerised Patient Master Index.
  • Introduction of hospital activity analysis (HAA) and surgical register using in-house dBase programs.

Early 2000s

  • Expansion of PAS modules, including Accident Emergency Department.
  • Introduction of local area networks in hospitals and health departments.
  • Growth in online communications within the health sector.

2003–2007

  • Planning and preparation for Mater Dei Hospital included a comprehensive Information Systems Strategic Plan.

2007

  • Opening of Mater Dei Hospital catalyzed the implementation of:
  • Radiology Information System (RIS)
    Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
  • Laboratory Information System (LIS)
  • Order Communications System
  • HL7 Interface Engine for structured data exchange

2012

  • Launch of the myHealth portal, enabling patients and doctors to access (at the time):
  • Case summaries
  • POYC entitlement
  • Lab test results
  • Medical imaging reports

2014–2015

  • Overhaul of the national e-ID system, improving access to myHealth.
  • Launch of new Patient Administration System (CPAS)

2016

  • Start of work on new national eHealth services under the CONvErGE project, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

2017

  • Malta hosts eHealth Week 2017 during its EU Presidency.
  • EU’s eHealth Network adopts the Multilateral Legal Agreement (MLA) for cross-border eHealth services.
  • Launch of nextGen myHealth including Health Service Locations and Vaccination Records
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2018

  • Inclusion of POYC Information (Entitlement, Dispensing History and Computer Generated Prescriptions) in myHealth

2019

  • Go-live of cross-border Patient Summary services under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding

2020

  • Launch of Electronic Patient Record for Primary Healthcare

2021/2022

  • Reporting of COVID-19 Test Results and notifications
  • Launch of National Mental Helpline

2023

  • Launch of Immediate doctor/patient linking facilities, Medical Images for Doctors and Patients, ECG Traces and Access to Minors’ Health Records in myHealth

2024

  • Launch of Live Chat, Personal Health Journal, Patient Summaries, Uploaded Documents and Clinical Notes in myHealth

2025

  • Inclusion of Medications in Patient Summary, User Interface and Profile Upgrades in myHealth
  • Publication of the European Health Data Space Regulation
  • Launch of 1400 Helpline
  • Launch of Digital Pathology
  • Launch of Digital Health and Health Data Strategy

Enablers of Digital Health

Priority Goals in Seven Thematic Areas

Empowering Citizens

Access health information and services online.

Smarter Tools for Professionals

Digital records and systems for doctors and nurses.

Connected Care

Seamless data sharing between hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.

Public Health Transformation

Using data to improve community health and research.

Innovation & Research

AI, robotics, and genomics for better care.

Security & Interoperability

Keeping health data safe and systems connected.

Strong Governance

Clear rules, collaboration, and transparency.

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