Trending/health· Updated Oct 24, 2026

Bodoe Outlines Health Spending Plans as Drug Shortages Persist

Dr Lackram Bodoe outlined health spending on medicine shortages, CDAP and public facilities. Diagnostic services at Port of Spain General Hospital’s Central Block could begin before year-end, pending safety upgrades.

Photo via Express · from Bodoe: $33m for CDAP drugs

3 reports from 3 outlets · First reported Wed, Oct 21

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Bodoe said health funding will target medicine shortages, facility upgrades and prevention of non-communicable diseases.
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The Government plans TT$33 million for CDAP medicines in fiscal 2027, while 49 of 52 listed drugs are available.
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Some diabetes and cancer medicines remain in short supply as the ministry pursues procurement and supply-chain fixes.
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Central Block diagnostic services could start before year-end, but safety fixes and an Accident and Emergency link are needed before full operations.
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Oct 24, 2026

Bodoe: $33m for CDAP drugs

Health Minister Dr Lakram Bodoe said the Government plans to spend $33 million on CDAP drugs in fiscal 2027, up from $29.9 million, as shortages continue at some pharmacies. He said 49 of 52 chronic disease medicines are available and patients can use alternatives or other pharmacies, while $35 million is set aside for cancer radiation treatment.

Oct 23, 2026

Bodoe says Ministry working to resolve CDAP drug shortages

Health Minister Dr Lackram Bodoe told Parliament that 49 of CDAP’s 52 drug items are available and that shortages affecting diabetes and some cancer medicines are being addressed through supply-chain and procurement fixes. He said the programme serves nearly 300,000 people, and its 2027 allocation has risen to $33 million. Bodoe also highlighted plans to tackle childhood obesity and improve public health facilities.

Oct 22, 2026

Healthcare Spending To Target Medicine Shortages And NCD Prevention

Health Minister Dr Lackram Bodoe said the Government’s TT$7.4 billion health allocation will go toward upgrading public facilities, fixing medicine shortages and boosting prevention of non-communicable diseases, which cause 62% of deaths in Trinidad and Tobago. He also said the Sangre Grande Hospital Campus and Port of Spain Central Block will be completed this fiscal year, despite delays.

Bodoe Outlines Health Spending Plans as Drug Shortages Persist

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