Monaco is set to introduce a new medical on-call system equivalent to the French SOS Médecin service by mid-2025, a move aimed at enhancing healthcare access during nights, weekends, and public holidays…
The announcement, made during a National Council session, highlights the Prince’s government’s commitment to easing the burden on emergency departments and providing better coverage for non-urgent medical needs.
The system will enable residents to receive home medical visits outside regular working hours, addressing a gap in healthcare services that currently requires individuals to resort to emergency rooms for minor illnesses. Christophe Robino, Minister of Social Affairs and Health, confirmed that several doctors have already volunteered to participate in the initiative. “This system will ensure that minor health issues are managed efficiently without overwhelming hospital resources,” he stated, emphasizing its exclusive focus on Monaco’s territory to maximize effectiveness.
While acknowledging organizational challenges, Robino assured that the service is on track for implementation by mid-2025. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to modernize healthcare in the Principality, including plans to revamp the Monaco Santé portal, which has yet to meet expectations since its 2021 launch.
Monaco’s healthcare ambitions, however, face challenges with cross-border interoperability, particularly concerning shared medical records with France. Despite restrictive French laws preventing the sharing of its DMP (shared medical file) with other countries, Monaco continues to advocate for solutions, including the potential implementation of an electronic health professional card (e-CPS) to facilitate cross-border medical communication.
This initiative underscores Monaco’s proactive approach to addressing healthcare challenges while maintaining high standards of service for its residents. (Source: Monaco Matin)
