Health

The Ministry of Health and Wellness in Barbados is dedicated to ensuring the health and well-being of its population through comprehensive healthcare management and service delivery. As the executing agency for public sector health care, the Ministry is tasked with establishing policies, regulating health services, and overseeing the operational aspects of medical care across the island.

Under the guidance of the Minister of Health, the Ministry offers a wide range of services, including acute, secondary, and tertiary care, as well as specialized programs for communicable and non-communicable diseases. Additional services focus on nutrition, mental health, and care for the elderly and persons with disabilities. The Ministry also oversees essential functions such as laboratory services, immunization, and environmental health.

Striving for universal health coverage, the Ministry ensures that medical services are accessible and free at the point of delivery, regardless of patients' socio-economic status. Through its dedicated mission, the Ministry of Health and Wellness actively promotes health education, disease prevention, and the overall welfare of the Barbadian community.