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Health Centre Classifications

Within the Primary Care structure the island is divided into Health districts on a demographic basis. Each health district is served by a series of interlocking health centres offering different levels of service. The total population to be served in a health district is between 20,000 – 30,000 people.

Currently, the primary care programme offers curative and preventive services from five types of health centers in each health district.

Classification Description Services
Type I The population served is not more than 4,000. Basic maternal and child health; health education, family planning, immunization and nutrition.
Type II This centre is serviced by a visiting Doctor and Nurse Practitioner and serves a population of about 12,000 persons. Family health (including antenatal, postnatal, child health, nutrition, family planning & immunization); curative, dental, environmental health, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) treatment, counselling & contact investigation; child guidance, mental health and pharmacy.
Type III The population served is about 20,000 people. Family health (including antenatal, postnatal, child health, nutrition, family planning & immunization); curative, dental, environmental health, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) treatment, counselling & contact investigation; child guidance, mental health and pharmacy.
Type IV The health programmes for the parish are administered from that office. The Type IV Health Centre has all the services of the Type III, however the Type IV Health Centre has the Parish Administrative Office on the same premises.
Type V The Type V Health Centres are Comprehensive Health Centres with all the facilities of a Type III Health Centre and are located in the urban areas. Services offered are similar to those of the Type III in addition to a specialty. Laboratory facilities are also available at the Type V Health Centres.

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