The Ministry of Health and Human Services recently invited the public to participate in a consultation regarding the proposed legislation to create a statutory body for managing public healthcare facilities within the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Hon. Kyle Knowles, Minister of Health and Human Services, introduced the draft legislation to establish a comprehensive governance framework for public health delivery. The Bill outlines the Authority’s powers, financial accountability, and internal oversight mechanisms, while also providing legal structures for transitioning existing government health services, contracts, and employees. The consultation period, which sought feedback from healthcare professionals, patients, and community organizations, officially concluded on October 5, 2026.
The feedback collected during the consultation will now be reviewed and considered as the government refines the legislation before it advances through the legislative process. Interested parties may still review the Health Services Authority Bill 2026 at https://gov.tc/moh/images/Health%20Services%20Authority%20Bill%202026%20-Latest%20version%201.pdf to understand the proposed changes to the national healthcare structure.