VISION
Healthy People in Healthy Communities
Strategic Principles
05
Strengthening our healthcare workforce
06
Harnessing healthcare technology
07
Partnership and collaborative working
08
Preventing wasteful care and promoting efficiency
01
Promoting healthy living and preventative care
02
Focusing on people-centred care
03
Understanding our population's health needs
04
Providing access to healthcare coverage
BACKGROUND
The time for change is now.
Bermuda’s healthcare system is one of the most expensive in the world — and yet our people’s health is still struggling in many aspects, including high rates of obesity and chronic illness (like diabetes, heart and kidney disease).
In order to address such issues, including the rising costs of healthcare on the Island, we must commit to strengthening our healthcare system.
The Bermuda Health Strategy 2022-2027 outlines eight strategic principles for improving healthcare in Bermuda — from promoting healthy living to harnessing healthcare technology and preventing wasteful care/ promoting efficiency.
STATISTICS
Bermuda's Current Health Picture:
1 IN 3 LOCALS
have high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol.
50% OF RESIDENTS
have at least one chronic condition (e.g. diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease).
OVER 13% OF BERMUDA'S POPULATION
have been diagnosed with diabetes, the third highest incidence rate of diabetes in the OECD.
69% RISE IN HEALTH EXPENDITURE
between 2006-2017.
$29 MILLION
is spent every year on dialysis and demand for this service grows 10% every year.
11.55% OF GDP
is spent on health, the third highest in the OECD.
Be Part of the Solution
Health is one issue that impacts us all.
Are you interested in helping us strengthen the Island's healthcare system? We will be engaging widely with stakeholders from diverse industries including health, technology, finance, insurance, business and the wider community to ensure we are making the best decisions for Bermuda going forward. If you want to join the discussion, fill out the contact form (below) and a member of our team will be back in touch with you shortly.
CONTACT
Let’s Stay Connected
Ministry of Health
25 Church Street, Hamilton
Bermuda, HM12
