Covid-19 vs Health Repository Provider Specifications for HIP
If you need a Health API that's easy to integrate, go with Covid-19.
Health Repository Provider Specifications for HIP
The following are the specifications for the APIs to be implemented at the Health Repository end if an entity is only serving the role of a HIP. The specs are essentially duplicates from the Gatewa...
Covid-19
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Health Repository Provider Specifications for HIP
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | Covid-19 | Health Repository Provider Specifications for HIP |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Covid-19 is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Covid-19 works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.