Ministry of Health and Human Services Represents Turks and Caicos Islands at WELL 2025 Smart Hospital Symposium, Bucaramanga, Colombia – May 28–30, 2025

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Friday, 6 June 2025 – The Ministry of Health and Human Services proudly participated in the WELL 2025 Smart Hospital Symposium, an innovative global event where artificial intelligence (AI), hospital innovation, and patient-centered care converge to shape the future of healthcare.

The Turks and Caicos Islands were represented by a distinguished delegation comprising:

• The Honourable Mr. Kyle Knowles, Minister of Health and Human Services
• Mrs. Desiree Lewis, Permanent Secretary, Health
• Dr. Nadia Astwood, Chief Medical Officer
• Mr. Lynrod Brooks, Director, Health Policy and Planning
• Ms. Florinda Gardiner, Manager, Contract Management Unit

Mrs. Marah Smith, Head of Secretariat4Hosted in Bucaramanga, Colombia, this exclusive symposium gathered over 250 esteemed national and international experts for a dynamic agenda of keynote lectures, interactive forums, and practical workshops. Participants also engaged in guided technical visits and observed operational smart clinics, offering a firsthand experience of the latest innovations revolutionizing healthcare delivery.

The symposium featured forward-thinking sessions on topics such as:

• Fifty More Years of Life: Technology and Health for a Long-Lasting Future
• AI in Action: Accelerating the Future of Healthcare
• The Future of Health: Innovation with AI and Cutting-Edge Analytics
• Selfies for Health: The New Frontier of Vital Sign Assessment with AI
• AI and the Future of Mankind
• Ethics in the Era of AI
• Business, Science, and Technology in the Healthcare Revolution
• Leveraging AI for Next-Generation Medical Platforms
• From Idea to Revolution: Innovation and AI in Healthcare
• Transforming Healthcare: Innovations in Smart Hospitals
• From Big Data to Medical Precision: The New Era of Innovation
• Interoperability and Telemedicine for a World Without Distances

The Honourable Minister of Health and Human Services, Kyle Knowles stated that “Our participation in WELL 2025 reflects our vision to position the Turks and Caicos Islands at the forefront of healthcare innovation in the region. The advancements in artificial intelligence and smart hospital technologies presented here have reaffirmed our commitment to modernizing our health systems. We are actively exploring how these transformative tools can be adapted to enhance patient care, strengthen health infrastructure, and build resilience across our healthcare sector. The insights gained will inform our strategic planning and guide the future of healthcare delivery in the TCI.”

Looking Ahead

The Ministry’s engagement in WELL 2025 is part of its broader commitment to health sector reform and the integration of cutting-edge technologies to improve efficiency, access, and outcomes. Leveraging the knowledge and partnerships developed at this global forum, the Ministry is better positioned to pursue a bold and modern vision for healthcare in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Ministry’s participation in WELL 2025 reflects its ongoing commitment to embracing innovative, technology-driven approaches to healthcare transformation in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The insights and collaborations from this symposium will inform future strategic planning and support the modernization of health services across the territory.