eHealth System Now Functional in 653 Health Institutions: Kerala Minister Veena George

This includes 17 wings within government medical colleges, 22 district and general hospitals, 26 taluk hospitals, 36 community health centers, 487 family health centers, 50 urban family health centers, 10 specialty hospitals, two public health labs, and three additional health institutions.

The eHealth system has been implemented in 653 healthcare institutions across the state, Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced.

This initiative, which aims to modernize and streamline patient services, covers a range of facilities, including government medical college wings, district and general hospitals, taluk hospitals, community health centers, and family health centers.

Of the 653 institutions, 428 have adopted eHealth under the current administration.

This includes 17 wings within government medical colleges, 22 district and general hospitals, 26 taluk hospitals, 36 community health centers, 487 family health centers, 50 urban family health centers, 10 specialty hospitals, two public health labs, and three additional health institutions.

The eHealth system has introduced online outpatient (OP) ticket booking and appointment scheduling, a feature that has helped in managing patient flow and reducing crowding.

Reportedly, the service is nearing completion in 80 additional taluk, district, and general hospitals, as part of a broader goal to expand the system statewide.

Minister George further highlighted the success of the Unique Health Identity (UHID) system, with over 1.93 Cr individuals now registered.

“Patients can now obtain OP tickets in advance without waiting in queues, and we have introduced an advance token system for follow-up visits, significantly reducing wait times,” she stated.

The government’s objective is to make the eHealth system operational across all hospitals in the state, further enhancing patient care and efficiency in healthcare facilities.

In August, the Health Minister directed the Director of Medical Education to conduct the audit during a high-level meeting with medical college officials.

The audit, part of a broader safety enhancement plan, will be conducted at both the institutional and state levels, overseen by the principals of medical colleges and the Director of Medical Education.

The safety measures ordered by Minister George include conducting mock drills, installing public address systems, CCTVs, alarms, and walkie-talkies, intensifying security monitoring, and prohibiting unauthorized individuals from remaining inside hospitals overnight.