The Turks and Caicos Islands has taken a significant step towards transforming its public healthcare system following the passage of the Health Services Authority Bill 2026 through the House of Parliament on Friday, October 23. Minister of Health and Human Services Hon. Kyle Knowles Piloted through Parliament by Minister of Health and Human Services, Hon. Kyle Knowles, the legislation establishes the framework for a new Health Services Authority (HSA), designed to strengthen

World Food Day is celebrated every year on 16 October to promote worldwide awareness and action for those suffering from hunger, to support global food security, and to advocate for sustainable agrifood systems. Students had a variety of food stalls to choose from This year on World Food Day, Food for Thought held a Food Fair at one of its Food Bank schools, Clement Howell High School. Over 500 students and teachers were treated to delicious food and drink samples, and given

Nearly eight in 10 people who had their blood pressure checked during a free health mission in Providenciales recorded higher-than-normal readings, while 420 schoolchildren, about one in five screened, showed signs of vision problems, according to the Ministry of Health and Human Services. About one in seven people checked had dangerously high blood pressure readings, and roughly one in three tested had elevated blood sugar. The findings emerged during the iCARE mission, wh

For the better part of almost two decades, the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands have enjoyed something that many residents of other countries can only dream about: relatively affordable access to a healthcare system that can provide everything from routine medical care to major surgery and, when necessary, treatment overseas. But there is a question we can no longer avoid: Can we afford to continue providing healthcare the way we have been providing it? I have lived a

This year’s Walk for the Cure has been hailed as a tremendous success, with organisers reporting strong corporate support, an estimated turnout of at least 500 people and the sale of 1,500 shirts to support cancer awareness and fundraising in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Her Excellency Governor Dileeni Daniel Selvaratnam (left) share a finish line photo moment with Her Excellency Deputy Governor Anya Williams. A throng of individuals flocked to the Graceway Gourmet parking

The Dental Department within the Ministry of Health and Human Services joins the Turks and Caicos Islands community in observing Oral Health Month 2026 under the theme “Brush, Floss and Smile.” Throughout October, residents are being reminded that a healthy smile begins with simple, consistent daily habits. Good oral health is about much more than appearance: it is an important part of overall health and well-being. Oral diseases, including tooth decay and gum disease, re

The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, through the Ministry of Health and Human Services, is inviting the public and stakeholders to participate in the consultation on the Health Services Authority Bill 2026. Minister of Health and Human Service Hon. Kyle Knowles The Bill proposes the establishment of a Health Services Authority (HSA) as a statutory body to manage and deliver designated public health services and operate designated public healthcare facilities. T

News Release As part of our commitment to high-quality clinical care on the Islands, over the past two and a half years, the Government has commissioned a number of independent professional assessments of various aspects of both hospital facilities. These assessments have identified significant concerns regarding the condition, maintenance and long-term integrity of elements of the hospital infrastructure. The Government has sought professional advice on the measures necessar

The Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) made an announcement on 18 September 2026 seeking to reassure citizens that clinical services in the islands are continuing as normal despite our ongoing contractual dispute. InterHealth Canada (IHC) today clarifies that while it has made every effort to continue to deliver services since January 2025, the Grand Turk and Providenciales Hospitals’ Facilities are facing material risks to their continued operations as a result of th

Bishop Branford Dean, pastor of the National Church of God, has pledged to become an advocate for cancer awareness following his recovery from the disease. Bishop Branford Dean, telling his story about his journey with cancer To celebrate being declared cancer-free and give thanks to God, Bishop Dean hosted five days of activities under the theme “Cancer Awareness & Celebration of Hope.” The observance ran from August 26 to 30 and combined worship, music, health education a

The Ministry of Health and Human Services is congratulating Dr Janice Baron, Chief Dental Surgeon, on her induction as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists during the College’s recent Convocation Ceremony in Kingston, Jamaica. Dr. Janice Baron Fellowship in the International College of Dentists is one of the highest honours bestowed within the dental profession. Established in 1920, the College is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious honorary dental o

The Ministry of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce that Dr. Camelia Clarke, Director of the Health Promotion and Advocacy Unit, represented the Turks and Caicos Islands at the 26th International AIDS Conference AIDS 2026 held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 26–31 July 2026. Dr. Camelia Clarke, Director Health Promotion and Advocacy Unit at conference presentation. Held under the theme “Rethink. Rebuild. Rise.”, the conference brought together healthcare profes

The management and staff of the hospital are proud to congratulate the interns who have spent the past six weeks at both Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre gaining valuable workplace experience through the Ministry of Education’s National Internship and Apprenticeship Programme (NIAP). Since the inception of the National Internship and Apprenticeship Programme, the Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital has proudly partnered with the Ministry of Educatio

News release The Ministry of Health and Human Services (MOHHS), in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB), is closely monitoring the situation in Colombia following the recent earthquake, with particular attention to Turks and Caicos Islands patients currently receiving medical care in the country. Photo Source: BBC News | Colombia earthquake aftermath The Ministry and NHIB have been in contact with healthcare providers in Colombia to ascertain the stat

The aroma of sizzling burgers and barbecue filled the parking lot of CIBC on Saturday, August 1, as staff came together for Grill for the Cure, a fundraising event dedicated to supporting the Cancer Society and helping individuals battling cancer. The event is one of several initiatives organized by the CIBC Walk for the Cure team throughout the year to raise funds for cancer patients in need. Ticore Seymour-Rigby, one of the walk managers for CIBC Walk for the Cure, said

Every country has a moment when it must choose whether to keep patching an old system… or build a new one. In the Turks and Caicos Islands, that moment has arrived for healthcare. In my previous Op‑Ed, I spoke about the long‑standing pressures on our health system — pressures we have lived with for more than a decade. But identifying a problem is only half the work. The real question is: What do we build next? Because the truth is this: We cannot keep sending our people overs

The Pharmacy Unit within the Ministry of Health and Human Services (MoHHS) in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) began a transformative journey in 2019 with the establishment of the national pharmacovigilance programme. The programme known as the Turks and Caicos Islands Pharmacovigilance Programme (TPP) was developed with a view to strengthen the country’s medicines regulatory framework and by virtue improve the effective monitoring of drug/patient safety. Importantly, t

Every country reaches a moment when it must stop, take a breath, and look honestly at the systems that carry its people. Healthcare is one of those systems. It is not a luxury, not a political football, not a line item on a budget. It is the quiet foundation that allows a society to work, to grow, and to hope. In the Turks and Caicos Islands, we are now standing at that moment. And the truth is simple: our health system has been under strain for a very long time. This is not

News Release The Turks and Caicos Islands Government notes the press release issued by InterHealth Canada earlier today, which was published without the Government’s prior consent or comment. InterHealth Canada has purported to terminate its contract with the Turks and Caicos Islands Government. The Government is urgently reviewing the position. The Government wishes to reassure all hospital staff, patients, residents, and visitors that there is no interruption to healthcare

The Environmental Health Department, under the Ministry of Health and Human Services, successfully hosted a five-day Port Health Training Workshop from July 6-10, 2026, aimed at strengthening public health preparedness and response at ports of entry throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. Crivanne Adams Deputy Chief Environmental Officer The training was facilitated by Mr. Lionel Michael of JKALM Environmental Health, a senior Environmental Health professional with over 40