PRESS STATEMENT
FROM THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Friday, 6 June 2025 – The Ministry of Health and Human Services advises that steady and meaningful progress is being made in strengthening the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) and the National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP) to better serve the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Over the past few months, the focus has been on stabilising core systems, improving financial oversight, and laying the groundwork for long-term transformation. To date, significant improvements have been seen in system reliability and enhanced financial stability. Efforts have begun to enhance the NHIP’s cybersecurity and disaster recovery capabilities.
Operationally, we continue to identify and embed opportunities to improve care delivery, both locally and abroad, while ensuring value for money and better health outcomes. The Ministry advises that it continues to invest in improved data and reporting tools to support smarter decision-making and enhance transparency.
Most importantly, the MoHHS is committed to building a stronger, more resilient NHIB and NHIP— that are better governed, more responsive to the needs of our people, and resilient to the future. Recruitment for key leadership roles is underway, and our dedicated staff are actively contributing to this transformation.
Commenting on the process, Minister of Health and Human Services – The Honourable Kyle R. Knowles stated, “that whilst this is just the beginning and will be a gradual transformation process, we thank all stakeholders for their understanding and continued support during this period of change. My government and I remain focused on delivering practical improvements today, while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.
May God continue to bless our Beautiful by Nature Turks and Caicos Islands!”
