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Experts from the Commonwealth of Independent States discussed digital integration in healthcare. The Working Group on the Integration of National Electronic Healthcare Systems met on July 15, 2026, with representatives from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and the CIS Executive Committee.
The meeting participants emphasized that the development and integration of national e-health systems is a key component of modernizing contemporary healthcare models. They believe that digitalization of the industry can significantly improve the accessibility and quality of healthcare services for the population, reduce the likelihood of medical errors thanks to rapid access to clinical data, and optimize the workload of healthcare workers.
Experts noted that the transition to unified digital standards and the development of cross-border telemedicine consultations are strategic priorities. Such measures, as noted during the meeting, can ensure the continuity of patient care, improve the efficiency of healthcare resource management, and enhance preparedness to respond to global epidemiological challenges.
The main topic of the agenda was a discussion of customer-centric digital solutions. Participants shared practical experiences in implementing and operating national "Patient Personal Account" services. The meeting examined examples of organizing online access for citizens to electronic medical records, prescription services, doctor appointment booking, and lab results.
Special attention was paid to cybersecurity, the protection of citizens' personal data, and user authorization mechanisms in personal accounts using state identification systems.
During the meeting, the Belarusian side presented the "Centralized Healthcare Information System" software product. The project was presented as part of the Strategic Initiative "CIS — a Common Space of Health and Sustainable Development" for 2026–2035, proposed by Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Turchin on September 29, 2025, at the meeting of the CIS Heads of Government Council in Minsk.
Following the meeting, participants confirmed their interest in further developing multilateral cooperation and regularly sharing best practices in e-health and cross-border telemedicine consultations. The experts also expressed the opinion that the joint development of telemedicine technologies will enable prompt consultations of leading specialists from CIS countries to address complex clinical cases, increasing the accessibility of high-tech medical care regardless of the patient's geographic location.
