European Commission Launches Open-Source HealthData@EU Central Platform – A Major Step for the European Health Data Space
The European Commission published the open-source release of the HealthData@EU Central Platform, a major step forward in building the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and enabling the secondary use of health data for research, innovation, policymaking, and public health.
The European Commission has released the open-source HealthData@EU Central Platform, marking a significant advancement in the development of the European Health Data Space (EHDS). This platform facilitates the secondary use of health data for research, innovation, policymaking, and public health.
This release provides reusable, open-source tools to help EU Member States connect their national infrastructures-such as dataset catalogues and health data access points-to the EU-level platform. As the first open-source initiative from DG SANTE, it demonstrates the Commission's commitment to transparency, collaboration, and digital innovation in health. This is more than just a technical achievement; it highlights the EU's dedication to enabling secure, trustworthy health data sharing across Europe, paving the way for better health outcomes for all.
The HealthData@EU Central Platform is a centralized online hub that aggregates health datasets from across Europe, offering researchers, policymakers, and public health authorities a secure, ethical, and harmonized way to access health data.
Key features include multilingual support, interoperability, smart search, and standards-based data sharing. This initiative benefits researchers, policymakers, public health authorities, and the general public by promoting transparency and collaboration in health data sharing.
The release of the HealthData@EU Central Platform as open source reflects the European Commission's belief that collaboration, openness, and trust are the foundation of future-proof digital health systems.
The source code and technical documentation are now publicly available for consultation, adaptation, and reuse by all interested parties.
