THE Chamber of Industry and Commerce has said a shared commitment to genuine partnerships is needed for transformation of Trinidad and Tobago’s healthcare sector, with a co-ordinated multi-sectoral needed to address non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

In a release on October 6, the chamber said TT faces a significant challenge from NCDs, with chronic conditions such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes accounting for over 62 per cent of annual deaths in the country.

“A particularly devastating fact is that three-quarters of these deaths occur in individuals under the age of 70, highlighting the profound impact on families and communities.”