Health Minister Chris Fearne yesterday lauded the private investment being made by the private sector in the health services when attending the inauguration of a new emCarecentre in Swatar. The centre is situated at the Idox Business Centre.

Combining healthcare with technology, emCare pioneers a wide range of solutions that deliver continuous and real-time health and environmental monitoring, as well as products that enable individuals to live safely in their own homes for longer.

MrFearnesaid the Health Sector in Malta is yet again attracting investment. “We are pleased to note that more and more businessmen are investing in health. Last year a new private hospital opened its doors, while two medical educational institutions will start operating from our country as from the next scholastic year.  A private public partnership, between the Government and Vitals Global Healthcare, will continue to transform the health sector in Malta with a massive investment in health infrastructure.”
The minister said technology in health is also one of the main priorities in health during the EU Presidency with the eHealth week taking place in May this year.

The emCare solutions are aimed at empowering individuals to live independently for longer, providing peace of mind that help is available when needed, as well as reducing the pressure on hospitals and clinicians via preventative care.

The 'myemCare’ application, which will be launched later this year, will provide individuals with a single, electronic repository to store all their medical records, such as vital signs, medications, care plans, illnesses and lifestyle records.

The centre will act as a retail base for all its products, as well as ensuring a 24/7, quality service to those who use its technology in homes, care centres and health organisations across Malta.

Ivan Bartolo, Managing Director of Idox Health, said: “Our vision is to provide consumers with a platform where they can manage their health story, whilst at the same time attempting to bridge the gap between the consumer and the clinician world, making health affordable in the 21st century. Our holistic vision is to help people feel in charge of their own lives, not only as they age, but throughout their lives.”

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