PM Skerrit appeals for Regional health scheme

A fresh appeal has been made to heads of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) for the implementation of a regional health scheme as the Region faces a rise in Chronic Non Communicable Diseases (CNCDs).

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit made the call at the 62nd OECS Authority Meeting which is currently underway in Dominica.

He said when persons are affected by CNCDs, in many cases, their personal financial reserves and the country suffer, but if this Regional approach is realised, beneficiaries would be better served.

“I also want to bring back a point which I raised a couple years ago to the OECS Authority and that has to do with the regional health insurance scheme,” he said. “Our countries, and in my view one of the major challenges to our economy, is the high prevalence of CNCDs, Diabetes, Hypertension, and the illnesses associated with Diabetes is a major threat to our economies.”

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