- The Nice University Hospital (CHU de Nice) is coordinating the MyHealthFriend project as part of the Interreg Alcotra France–Italy 2021–2027 programme. The initiative brings together the Italian health agencies ASL CN1 and ASL CN2. This free mobile application aims to promote preventive health and overall well-being.
- The project has a total budget of €2 million, co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for €1.6 million.
- The app offers a personalized three-month programme built around four key areas: nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and sleep. Monthly follow-ups help assess users’ progress and adapt recommendations accordingly.
- An interactive map, developed with tabUi, highlights local resources and connects health, well-being, and territorial discovery. The official launch took place on October 14, 2025, at the Nice University Hospital – Pasteur 2.
A cross-border cooperation project
Developed under the coordination of the Nice University Hospital (Prof. Sabrina Sacconi), MyHealthFriend (MHF) is part of the European Interreg Alcotra France–Italy 2021–2027 programme, which fosters cooperation between Alpine border regions. The project brings together Italian partners ASL CN1 and ASL CN2 around a shared goal: strengthening prevention and well-being through accessible digital tools.
With a total budget of €2 million, including €1.6 million financed by the ERDF, MyHealthFriend demonstrates a concrete, cross-border approach to preventive health.
A personalized prevention pathway
The MyHealthFriend app provides individualized support focused on four major dimensions of well-being: nutrition, physical activity, stress, and sleep. The process begins with an initial assessment to identify each user’s priority area.
A second evaluation refines the profile and generates a three-month personalized programme tailored to physical capacity, availability, and specific needs. Monthly monitoring measures progress and continuously adjusts the guidance.
The aim is to encourage an active, sustainable, and inclusive approach to preventive health.
Local and cross-border engagement
In addition to the personalized support, the app includes an interactive map developed in partnership with tabUi, an official tourism platform in Italy. This feature identifies local resources, linking health with regional discovery while supporting local stakeholders and the proximity economy.
Official launch at Nice University Hospital
The official launch of MyHealthFriend took place on October 14, 2025, at 4 p.m., in the “Le Galet” space of Nice University Hospital – Pasteur 2.
MyHealthFriend represents a collaborative and cross-border approach to preventive health, supported by the European Union and coordinated by public institutional partners.
Source: CHU de Nice, Interreg France – Italia ALCOTRA
