Health Minister Veena George announced that the e-Health system has been implemented in 752 health institutions across Kerala. This includes 18 medical college hospitals, 33 district/general hospitals, 88 taluk hospitals, 42 community health centers, 501 family health centers, 50 urban family health centers, 14 specialty hospitals, three public health laboratories, and several other healthcare facilities. The ultimate goal is to implement the e-Health system across all hospitals in the state.
The Minister also mentioned that systems like online payment, online OP ticket booking, the m-eHealth app, and the “Scan and Book” facility have recently been made available.
A large number of people in the state are using the e-Health service. Over 2.61 crore individuals have registered for a permanent Unique Health ID (UHID) through e-Health, while more than 8.51 crore treatments have been accessed via temporary registration. Around 13.98 lakh patients have been admitted and treated using the e-Health system. Additionally, the platform has facilitated over 3.39 crore pre-checkups, 8.16 crore diagnoses, 5.31 crore prescriptions, and 1.82 crore lab tests.
With e-Health, patients can book OP tickets in advance, avoiding long queues at hospitals. If follow-up treatment is required, advance tokens can also be booked directly from the hospital. Appointments can be booked via the e-Health portal (https://ehealth.kerala.gov.in) or through the m-eHealth app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.gov.kerala.ehealth.mhealth), significantly reducing wait times.
How to Create a Unique Health ID (UHID)?
To access e-Health services, users must first create a UHID. Visit https://ehealth.kerala.gov.in and click on the registration link. Enter your Aadhaar number, and an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number. Once you enter the OTP, your personal health ID will be generated, which can be downloaded from the portal.
Upon first login, a 16-digit UHID and a password will be sent to your mobile number. These credentials can be used to book appointments at hospitals for specific dates and times.
How to Book an Appointment?
Log in to the portal using your UHID and password. Click on “New Appointment.” If you have a referral, enter the details. Then select the hospital and department. Choose your preferred date, and available tokens for that day will be shown. You can select a convenient time slot and print the token. You’ll also receive the token details via SMS, which can be shown at the hospital. The portal also provides access to your treatment records, lab results, and prescriptions.
For queries, you can contact: DISHA Helpline at 104, 1056, 0471-2552056, or 0471-2551056.
