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Trinidad and Tobago operates under a two-tier healthcare system. That is, there is the existence of both private and public facilities. The Ministry of Health is responsible for leading the health sector. The service provision aspect of public healthcare has been devolved to newly created entities, the Regional Health Authorities (RHAs). Responsibility for the provi
The life expectancy in Trinidad and Tobago at birth was 70 years, and “healthy” life expectancy 61 years in 2015. About 9% of the population have diabetes. The number of obese primary school children increased from around 11% in 1999 to 23% in 2009. [1] Deaths from tuberculosis declined from 2.1 per 100,000 population in 2010 to 1.1 in 2015 ...
Port of Spain General Hospital is a public hospital in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The main building was once a Colonial hospital that began construction in 1854, [2] using local stone and imported brick facing to provide a Classical style facade. The official opening of the hospital was in 1858. [2]
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is a regional public health agency headquartered in Trinidad and Tobago [2] which was established by CARICOM leaders in July 2011 [1] and began operation in 2013. [2]
A universal health care system is used in Trinidad and Tobago and is the primary form of health care available in the country. It is used by the majority of the population seeking medical assistance, as it is free for all citizens.
San Fernando General Hospital is located in the City of San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. It is considered as the main trauma unit for the Southern region of the Island of Trinidad. This Institution falls under the South West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA).
Trinidad and Tobago operates under a two-tier health care system. That is, there is the existence of both private health care facilities and public health care facilities. The Ministry of Health [112] is responsible for leading the health sector. The service provision aspect of public health care has been devolved to newly created entities, the ...
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