The Ministry of Health of the Bahamas graciously offered medical support to the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) following hurricanes Irma and Maria.
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Office for the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands which is based in Nassau, Bahamas facilitated the visits to the TCI.
By the beginning of this week, all three (3) Medical Officers had arrived in country and reported to their assigned locations. During their time in TCI, the physicians will provide primary care services in Government run clinics on the islands of Providenciales and South Caicos. These Medical Officers have been assigned to serve for approximately one (1) month and to provide support for the Primary Health Departments Medical Officers between October 29th, 2017-November 20th, 2017.
Dr Kima Scott-Hall, Dr Madeleine Joseph-Petit and Dr Tiara Dorsett-Johnson all kindly gave of their time in order to support the Primary Health Care clinics in the aftermath of both hurricanes.
The Ministry is truly grateful for the dedicated service offered by the physicians of the Ministry of Health of the Bahamas and for the continued support and partnership provided by the PAHO Bahamas & TCI Office in facilitating this initiative.
The Ministry of Health, Agriculture, and Human Services hopes that each Medical Officer has a rewarding stay in the TCI.