This is a best prospect industry sector for this country. Includes a market overview and trade data.
Last Published: 7/8/2019

Overview

Medical equipment is an emerging sector in Barbados.  The government has embarked on actively pursuing the international medical education sector where offshore medical schools are established to conduct classes to mostly foreign students.  In 2018, international medical school Ross University relocated from Dominica to Barbados.  The government is also looking to enhance its medical tourism sector to offer special medical and rehabilitation services at a lower cost.
 

Leading Sub-Sectors

Rehabilitation equipment, medical monitoring equipment, surgical equipment.
 

Opportunities

The medical profession is well established on the island.  There is a vibrant private medical clinic sector which provides paid services for the resident and non-resident populations.  These clinics usually provide around-the-clock emergency care.  The government is also seeking to upgrade public medical facilities.  Offshore medical schools are also resident on the island.  These schools usually require up-to-date technology and equipment.
 

Web Resources

María Elena Portorreal
Senior Commercial Specialist for the Caribbean Region
U.S. Commercial Service
U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo
Tel: 809-368-7220
Website:  http://export.gov/caribbean
Email: Maria.Portorreal@trade.gov

Jonelle M. Watson
Political/ Economic Commercial Assistant
U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
Bridgetown, Barbados
Tel: 246-227-4052
Email: watsonjm@state.gov

Barbados Ministry of Health: www.health.gov.bb
Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners: www.bamp.org.bb
Barbados Coalition of Service Industries: www.bcsi.org.bb

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