Trinidad and Tobago
An island republic in the West Indies off the northeastern coast of Venezuela; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1962.
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Healthcare[edit | edit source]
Trinidad and Tobago's healthcare is supplied by both governmental and private institutions. The Ministry of Health manages the public healthcare system, which consists of hospitals, clinics, and health centers. Private hospitals, clinics, and medical practices make up the private healthcare system.
Public healthcare system[edit | edit source]
The public healthcare system in Trinidad and Tobago is free for citizens and legal residents and referrals are required for services. However, shortages of medical supplies and lengthy wait periods for certain procedures have been reported. Moreover, the quality of care in the public system may not be as great as it is in the private system.
Private healthcare system[edit | edit source]
The private healthcare system in Trinidad and Tobago is typically seen as being of greater quality than the state system, despite being more expensive. Numerous citizens opt for private health insurance to pay the expense of care in the private system.
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Comparison[edit | edit source]
In comparison to other countries in the region, the standard of healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago is considered to be below average, due to shortages of medical supplies and insufficient manpower.
Government investment[edit | edit source]
The government has been investing in new medical equipment and facilities and increasing the number of medical workers in an effort to improve healthcare in the country.
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- Trinidad and Tobago
- Island countries
- Republics in the Commonwealth of Nations
- Countries in the Caribbean
- Countries in North America
- English-speaking countries and territories
- Former British colonies and protectorates in the Americas
- Former Spanish colonies
- Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations
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- Small Island Developing States
- States and territories established in 1962
- 1962 establishments in Trinidad and Tobago
- 1960s establishments in the Caribbean
- Windward Islands
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
