加拿大宣佈推行新的雙語數位健康計畫
Canada Announces New Bilingual Digital Health Initiatives
截至2026年4月中旬，加拿大正邁出邁向醫療保健系統現代化的重要一步。
As of mid-April 2026, Canada is taking a significant step toward modernizing its health care system.
政府已啟動多項新的數位計畫，旨在提高全國的效率與無障礙程度。
The government has launched new digital initiatives to improve efficiency and accessibility across the country.
此策略的核心部分是「加拿大聯網醫療法案」(Connected Care for Canadians Act)，該法案旨在以統一的數位化方法取代傳真機等過時系統。
A key part of this strategy is the Connected Care for Canadians Act, which aims to replace outdated systems like fax machines with a unified, digital approach.
這將使醫療數據能在各省與領地之間安全共享。
This will allow health data to be shared securely between different provinces and territories.
除了技術之外，政府亦致力於公平性，確保所有數位健康服務皆提供英文與法文版本。
Beyond technology, the government is making a major commitment to equity by ensuring that all digital health services are available in both English and French.
透過「官方語言健康計畫」(Official Languages Health Program)，政府已撥款超過2億美元，以支持雙語專業人士與社區網絡。
Through the Official Languages Health Program, over $200 million has been allocated to support bilingual professionals and community networks.
這種對語言的重視對於官方語言少數群體至關重要，因為清晰的溝通對於病患安全至關重要。
This focus on language is essential for Official Language Minority Communities, as clear communication is vital for patient safety.
透過將技術創新與對語言無障礙的強大承諾相結合，加拿大正致力於打造一個更具包容性、以病患為中心的健康系統，使每個人無論說哪種官方語言，都能從中受益。
By combining technological innovation with a strong dedication to linguistic accessibility, Canada is working to create a more inclusive, patient-centered health system that works for everyone, regardless of which official language they speak.
