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EOB 2024-2025
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Turks and Caicos
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Turks and Caicos
Turks and Caicos
Highlighted achievements
Progress made toward elimination of mother-to-child transmission 

During the 2024–2025 biennium, the Turks and Caicos Islands submitted its report to the Regional Validation Committee for validation of the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, marking an important milestone in the country’s path toward elimination of communicable diseases.  

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Primary health care strengthened for mental health conditions and noncommunicable diseases

In the 2024–2025 biennium, PAHO supported the Turks and Caicos Islands in strengthening health services capacity by integrating the Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) and HEARTS in the Americas initiatives into primary health care (PHC).  

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Immunization and digital innovations expanded to strengthen disease prevention and surveillance

The Turks and Caicos Islands has expanded its national immunization schedule by introducing new vaccines, including the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, contributing to broader disease prevention across the life course, particularly among adolescents.  

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Resilience strengthened through enhanced preparedness 

 Through collaboration with PAHO, the Turks and Caicos Islands strengthened health emergency preparedness and environmental health capacities, enhancing resilience to hurricanes and other public health threats.  

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Health system strengthened through a national health sector strategic plan 

In 2024, the Turks and Caicos Islands strengthened health sector stewardship through the launch of the National Health Sector Strategic Plan 2024–2027, which provides a unified strategic framework to guide national health priorities and implementation over a three-year period, supporting better coordination, prioritization, and accountability across the sector.

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Outcome Indicators

  • Outcome 01. Access to comprehensive and quality health services
    • Outcome Indicator Baseline/Target Rating
    01.b. Number of countries and territories that have implemented strategies to strengthen the response capacity of the first level of care Target 2025
    Partially achieved

  • Outcome 04. Response capacity for communicable diseases
    • Outcome Indicator Baseline/Target Rating
    04.h. Number of countries and territories reporting at least 95% coverage of 3 doses of diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus -containing vaccine (DPT3) in 80% of municipalities Target 2025
    Achieved
    04.j. Number of countries and territories that have incorporated HPV vaccines in their national vaccination program Target 2025
    Achieved

  • Outcome 21. Data, information, knowledge, and evidence
    • Outcome Indicator Baseline/Target Rating
    21.b. Number of countries and territories that generate, analyze, and use data and information according to health priorities, disaggregated by geopolitical and demographic strata, as appropriate to the national context Target 2025
    Achieved

  • Outcome 27. Leadership and governance
    • Outcome Indicator Baseline/Target Rating
    27.a. Proportion of countries and territories where the national health authority reports satisfaction with PAHO/WHO’s leading role on global and regional health issues Target 2025
    Achieved
    27.b. Number of countries and territories for which there is alignment between the national health policy, strategy, or plan and the outcomes defined in the PAHO Strategic Plan 2020-2025 Baseline 2019
    Achieved

    1. Access to comprehensive and quality health services

    Health systems, services, and life course
    01.b. Number of countries and territories that have implemented strategies to strengthen the response capacity of the first level of care
    01.b. Number of countries and territories that have implemented strategies to strengthen the response capacity of the first level of care
    Target Value:
    2025
    Baseline value:
    2019
    Rating:
    Partially achieved

    4. Response capacity for communicable diseases

    Communicable diseases
    04.h. Number of countries and territories reporting at least 95% coverage of 3 doses of diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus -containing vaccine (DPT3) in 80% of municipalities
    04.h. Number of countries and territories reporting at least 95% coverage of 3 doses of diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus -containing vaccine (DPT3) in 80% of municipalities
    Target Value:
    2025
    Baseline value:
    2019
    Rating:
    Partially achieved
    Communicable diseases
    04.j. Number of countries and territories that have incorporated HPV vaccines in their national vaccination program
    04.j. Number of countries and territories that have incorporated HPV vaccines in their national vaccination program
    Target Value:
    2025
    Baseline value:
    2019
    Rating:
    Achieved

    21. Data, information, knowledge, and evidence

    Information systems, evidence, and research
    21.b. Number of countries and territories that generate, analyze, and use data and information according to health priorities, disaggregated by geopolitical and demographic strata, as appropriate to the national context
    21.b. Number of countries and territories that generate, analyze, and use data and information according to health priorities, disaggregated by geopolitical and demographic strata, as appropriate to the national context
    Target Value:
    2025
    Baseline value:
    2019
    Rating:
    Partially achieved

    27. Leadership and governance

    Leadership, governance, and enabling functions
    27.a. Proportion of countries and territories where the national health authority reports satisfaction with PAHO/WHO’s leading role on global and regional health issues
    27.a. Proportion of countries and territories where the national health authority reports satisfaction with PAHO/WHO’s leading role on global and regional health issues
    Target Value:
    2025
    Baseline value:
    2019
    Rating:
    Partially achieved
    Leadership, governance, and enabling functions
    27.b. Number of countries and territories for which there is alignment between the national health policy, strategy, or plan and the outcomes defined in the PAHO Strategic Plan 2020-2025
    27.b. Number of countries and territories for which there is alignment between the national health policy, strategy, or plan and the outcomes defined in the PAHO Strategic Plan 2020-2025
    Target Value:
    2025
    Baseline value:
    2019
    Rating:
    Partially achieved
    Output Indicators

  • OPT 4.5 Implementation and monitoring of the new Immunization Action Plan for the Americas aligned with the new global immunization plan to reach unvaccinated and under-vaccinated populations
  • OPT 17.2 Countries and territories enabled to accelerate, expand, or maintain interventions for the elimination of NIDs, HIV, STIs, TB, and viral hepatitis as public health problems
  • OPT 17.3 Implementation of the plan of action to eliminate perinatal transmission of hepatitis B
  • OPT 17.5 The Region of the Americas maintained free of poliomyelitis
    • Output (OPT) Indicator Baseline/Target Rating
    04.5.a. Number of countries and territories with DPT3 immunization coverage of at least 95% that are implementing strategies to reach unvaccinated and under-vaccinated populations Baseline 2023
    Achieved
    17.2.a. Number of countries and territories implementing PAHO policies and frameworks for diseases targeted for elimination as recommended in the Elimination Initiative Baseline 2023
    Partially achieved
    17.3.a. Number of countries and territories that administer hepatitis B vaccine to newborns during the first 24 hours Baseline 2023
    Achieved
    17.5.a. Number of countries and territories that have maintained their status as free from both wild poliovirus and circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus Baseline 2023
    Achieved

  • OPT 5.1 Countries and territories enabled to provide quality, people-centered health services for noncommunicable diseases, based on primary health care strategies and comprehensive essential service packages
  • OPT 5.3 Countries and territories enabled to provide quality, people-centered mental health services, based on primary health care strategies and comprehensive essential mental health service packages
  • OPT 16.1 Countries and territories enabled to strengthen multisectoral policies and legislation for mental health in line with PAHO/WHO policies
    • Output (OPT) Indicator Baseline/Target Rating
    05.1.a. Number of countries and territories that are implementing evidence-based national guidelines/protocols/standards for the management of NCDs (i.e. cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory disease) Baseline 2023
    Achieved
    05.3.a. Number of countries and territories with comprehensive mental health services integrated into primary health care in at least 50% of primary health care facilities Baseline 2023
    Achieved
    16.1.a. Number of countries and territories implementing policies and legislative frameworks to promote and improve mental health in line with global human rights instruments Target 2025
    Achieved

  • OPT 7.3 Countries and territories have strengthened capacities of the health workforce through continuing education programs and lifelong learning
    • Output (OPT) Indicator Baseline/Target Rating
    07.3.a. Number of countries and territories enabled to strengthen health workforce competencies and capacity-building programs through the Virtual Campus for Public Health and other WHO platforms Baseline 2023
    Achieved

  • OPT 19.3 National, subnational, and local governance mechanisms used to address health determinants, applying the Health in All Policies approach
    • Output (OPT) Indicator Baseline/Target Rating
    19.3.a. Number of countries and territories that have established an intersectoral mechanism at national or subnational and local government levels to address the determinants of health, applying the Health in All Policies approach Target 2025
    Achieved

  • OPT 20.2 Countries and territories enabled to adopt and implement national plans of action for strengthening the quality and coverage of vital statistics
  • OPT 20.3 Countries and territories enabled to adopt and implement digital health strategies
    • Output (OPT) Indicator Baseline/Target Rating
    20.2.a. Number of countries and territories implementing an updated plan of action for strengthening the quality and coverage of vital statistics Baseline 2023
    Achieved
    20.3.a. Number of countries and territories implementing digital health strategies or roadmaps, aligned with the regional policy and global strategy Target 2025
    Not achieved

  • OPT 23.2 Countries and territories enabled to strengthen capacities for emergency preparedness
  • OPT 23.5 Countries and territories enabled to implement the most feasible climate-smart and safety standards in selected health facilities to improve their resilience and reduce their impact on the environment
  • OPT 24.3 Countries and territories enabled to mitigate the risk and consequences of the emergence/reemergence of high-threat infectious pathogens, including emerging zoonotic pathogens, and to improve pandemic preparedness
    • Output (OPT) Indicator Baseline/Target Rating
    23.2.b. Number of countries and territories with full-time staff assigned to health emergencies Baseline 2023
    Achieved
    23.5.a. Number of countries and territories that include criteria for disaster mitigation and climate change adaptation in the planning, design, construction, and operation of health services Baseline 2023
    Achieved
    24.3.b. Number of countries and territories performing regular monitoring/auditing of infection prevention and control practices in referral care facilities Baseline 2023
    Achieved
    24.3.c. Number of countries and territories with operational integrated surveillance systems and pandemic preparedness plans for respiratory viruses, including influenza and COVID-19 Baseline 2023
    Achieved

  • OPT 27.1 Leadership, governance, and external relations enhanced to implement the PAHO Strategic Plan 2020–2025 and drive health impact at the country level, in accordance with the SHAA2030
    • Output (OPT) Indicator Baseline/Target Rating
    27.1.a. Number of countries and territories with a current Country Cooperation Strategy Baseline 2023
    Achieved

    4.5 Implementation and monitoring of the new Immunization Action Plan for the Americas aligned with the new global immunization plan to reach unvaccinated and under-vaccinated populations

    Communicable diseases
    04.5.a. Number of countries and territories with DPT3 immunization coverage of at least 95% that are implementing strategies to reach unvaccinated and under-vaccinated populations
    04.5.a. Number of countries and territories with DPT3 immunization coverage of at least 95% that are implementing strategies to reach unvaccinated and under-vaccinated populations
    Baseline value
    2023
    Target Value
    2025
    Rating:
    Partially achieved

    5.1 Countries and territories enabled to provide quality, people-centered health services for noncommunicable diseases, based on primary health care strategies and comprehensive essential service packages

    Noncommunicable diseases and their risk factors, mental health, violence, and injuries
    05.1.a. Number of countries and territories that are implementing evidence-based national guidelines/protocols/standards for the management of NCDs (i.e. cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory
    05.1.a. Number of countries and territories that are implementing evidence-based national guidelines/protocols/standards for the management of NCDs (i.e. cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory disease)
    Baseline value
    2023
    Target Value
    2025
    Rating:
    Partially achieved

    5.3 Countries and territories enabled to provide quality, people-centered mental health services, based on primary health care strategies and comprehensive essential mental health service packages

    Noncommunicable diseases and their risk factors, mental health, violence, and injuries
    05.3.a. Number of countries and territories with comprehensive mental health services integrated into primary health care in at least 50% of primary health care facilities
    05.3.a. Number of countries and territories with comprehensive mental health services integrated into primary health care in at least 50% of primary health care facilities
    Baseline value
    2023
    Target Value
    2025
    Rating:
    Partially achieved

    7.3 Countries and territories have strengthened capacities of the health workforce through continuing education programs and lifelong learning

    Health systems, services, and life course
    07.3.a. Number of countries and territories enabled to strengthen health workforce competencies and capacity-building programs through the Virtual Campus for Public Health and other WHO platforms
    07.3.a. Number of countries and territories enabled to strengthen health workforce competencies and capacity-building programs through the Virtual Campus for Public Health and other WHO platforms
    Baseline value
    2023
    Target Value
    2025
    Rating:
    Partially achieved

    16.1 Countries and territories enabled to strengthen multisectoral policies and legislation for mental health in line with PAHO/WHO policies

    Noncommunicable diseases and their risk factors, mental health, violence, and injuries
    16.1.a. Number of countries and territories implementing policies and legislative frameworks to promote and improve mental health in line with global human rights instruments
    16.1.a. Number of countries and territories implementing policies and legislative frameworks to promote and improve mental health in line with global human rights instruments
    Baseline value
    2023
    Target Value
    2025
    Rating:
    Partially achieved

    17.2 Countries and territories enabled to accelerate, expand, or maintain interventions for the elimination of NIDs, HIV, STIs, TB, and viral hepatitis as public health problems

    Communicable diseases
    17.2.a. Number of countries and territories implementing PAHO policies and frameworks for diseases targeted for elimination as recommended in the Elimination Initiative
    17.2.a. Number of countries and territories implementing PAHO policies and frameworks for diseases targeted for elimination as recommended in the Elimination Initiative
    Baseline value
    2023
    Target Value
    2025
    Rating:
    Partially achieved

    17.3 Implementation of the plan of action to eliminate perinatal transmission of hepatitis B

    Communicable diseases
    17.3.a. Number of countries and territories that administer hepatitis B vaccine to newborns during the first 24 hours
    17.3.a. Number of countries and territories that administer hepatitis B vaccine to newborns during the first 24 hours
    Baseline value
    2023
    Target Value
    2025
    Rating:
    Achieved

    17.5 The Region of the Americas maintained free of poliomyelitis

    Communicable diseases
    17.5.a. Number of countries and territories that have maintained their status as free from both wild poliovirus and circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus
    17.5.a. Number of countries and territories that have maintained their status as free from both wild poliovirus and circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus
    Baseline value
    2023
    Target Value
    2025
    Rating:
    Partially achieved

    19.3 National, subnational, and local governance mechanisms used to address health determinants, applying the Health in All Policies approach

    Determinants of health and cross-cutting themes
    19.3.a. Number of countries and territories that have established an intersectoral mechanism at national or subnational and local government levels to address the determinants of health, applying the Health in All Policies approach
    19.3.a. Number of countries and territories that have established an intersectoral mechanism at national or subnational and local government levels to address the determinants of health, applying the Health in All Policies approach
    Baseline value
    2023
    Target Value
    2025
    Rating:
    Achieved

    20.2 Countries and territories enabled to adand implement national plans of action for strengthening the quality and coverage of vital statistics

    Information systems, evidence, and research
    20.2.a. Number of countries and territories implementing an updated plan of action for strengthening the quality and coverage of vital statistics
    20.2.a. Number of countries and territories implementing an updated plan of action for strengthening the quality and coverage of vital statistics
    Baseline value
    2023
    Target Value
    2025
    Rating:
    Not achieved

    20.3 Countries and territories enabled to adand implement digital health strategies

    Information systems, evidence, and research
    20.3.a. Number of countries and territories implementing digital health strategies or roadmaps, aligned with the regional policy and global strategy
    20.3.a. Number of countries and territories implementing digital health strategies or roadmaps, aligned with the regional policy and global strategy
    Baseline value
    2023
    Target Value
    2025
    Rating:
    Partially achieved

    23.2 Countries and territories enabled to strengthen capacities for emergency preparedness

    Health emergencies
    23.2.b. Number of countries and territories with full-time staff assigned to health emergencies
    23.2.b. Number of countries and territories with full-time staff assigned to health emergencies
    Baseline value
    2023
    Target Value
    2025
    Rating:
    Not achieved

    23.5 Countries and territories enabled to implement the most feasible climate-smart and safety standards in selected health facilities to improve their resilience and reduce their impact on the environment

    Health emergencies
    23.5.a. Number of countries and territories that include criteria for disaster mitigation and climate change adaptation in the planning, design, construction, and operation of health services
    23.5.a. Number of countries and territories that include criteria for disaster mitigation and climate change adaptation in the planning, design, construction, and operation of health services
    Baseline value
    2023
    Target Value
    2025
    Rating:
    Not achieved

    24.3 Countries and territories enabled to mitigate the risk and consequences of the emergence/reemergence of high-threat infectious pathogens, including emerging zoonotic pathogens, and to improve pandemic preparedness

    Health emergencies
    24.3.b. Number of countries and territories performing regular monitoring/auditing of infection prevention and control practices in referral care facilities
    24.3.b. Number of countries and territories performing regular monitoring/auditing of infection prevention and control practices in referral care facilities
    Baseline value
    2023
    Target Value
    2025
    Rating:
    Partially achieved
    Health emergencies
    24.3.c. Number of countries and territories with operational integrated surveillance systems and pandemic preparedness plans for respiratory viruses, including influenza and COVID-19
    24.3.c. Number of countries and territories with operational integrated surveillance systems and pandemic preparedness plans for respiratory viruses, including influenza and COVID-19
    Baseline value
    2023
    Target Value
    2025
    Rating:
    Not achieved

    27.1 Leadership, governance, and external relations enhanced to implement the PAHO Strategic Plan 2020–2025 and drive health impact at the country level, in accordance with the SHAA2030

    Leadership, governance, and enabling functions
    27.1.a. Number of countries and territories with a current Country Cooperation Strategy
    27.1.a. Number of countries and territories with a current Country Cooperation Strategy
    Baseline value
    2023
    Target Value
    2025
    Rating:
    Partially achieved