North Central Regional Health Authority

What North Central Regional Health Authority does

The North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA) is a government statutory body established in August 2004 by amendment to Trinidad and Tobago's Regional Health Authorities Act No. 5 of 1994, operating under the Ministry of Health to deliver public healthcare services across North Central Trinidad. It manages an integrated multi-tiered facility network: the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex serves as the flagship tertiary care facility offering over 20 specialty outpatient clinics including cardiology, neurology, nephrology, and surgical services; Mount Hope Women's Hospital provides specialized obstetrics, gynecology, and neonatal care anchored by the Colposcopy Centre; and Caura Hospital delivers thoracic, substance abuse, and palliative inpatient services. Primary and secondary care is delivered through district facilities in Arima and Chaguanas and multiple health centres including St. Joseph, Cunupia, and St. Helena.

NCRHA supplements facility-based care with a portfolio of specialized community programs: the In-Touch Program reduces chronic NCD hospital readmissions through home-based primary care; the Post Natal Home Care Unit deploys mobile midwives for high-risk postnatal patients; the Walk-The-Talk program screens for non-communicable diseases in partnership with religious institutions; My Brother's Keeper provides executive screenings for protective services personnel; Ready for the Road serves cultural workers and Carnival performers; and the Surgical Sundays Programme addresses surgical backlogs. Collectively these programs have screened over 4,500 people for NCDs since December 2016 and conducted more than 17,000 ultrasound examinations at the Colposcopy Centre since January 2016.

As a Regional Health Authority, NCRHA does not generate commercial revenue in the conventional sense; it is funded through government budgetary allocations under the Ministry of Health, with services provided to citizens as part of the public healthcare system without direct patient charges. Operations are led by a Chief Executive Officer (Davlin Thomas) and Chairman (Steve De Las), with the first CEO appointed in August 2005 and the Board of Directors constituted in December 2004. The organization is one of five Regional Health Authorities in Trinidad and Tobago and operates as a wholly government-owned statutory entity with no private equity or external ownership.

Name

North Central Regional Health Authority

Legal name

North Central Regional Health Authority

Website

https://ncrha.co.tt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA) is a Trinidad and Tobago government statutory body that delivers public primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare across a network of hospitals and health facilities in North Central Trinidad, serving citizens under the Ministry of Health.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Healthcare Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Communicable Disease Prevention & Chronic Disease Programs (BPAIAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Postpartum Newborn Care & Parent Education (NCS) (HSAAACAA)

Keywords

• Public healthcare services
• Hospital care delivery
• Women's health services
• Primary care facilities
• Regional health authority

Headquarters

HQ city

Belmont

HQ country

Trinidad & Tobago

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NCRHA provides public healthcare services across Trinidad and Tobago through a multi-tiered facility network spanning primary care health centres, secondary care district hospitals, and tertiary care at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex. Specialized services include gynecology, obstetrics and neonatal intensive care, thoracic care, pediatric care, cardiac care, and cervical cancer detection via the Colposcopy Centre. The authority also operates targeted community health programmes such as the Post Natal Home Care Unit, In-Touch chronic disease management, and Walk the Talk NCD screening initiatives.

Product overview

NCRHA provides comprehensive healthcare services across Trinidad and Tobago through a network of hospitals, health facilities, and specialized programs. The core offerings include Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (major tertiary hospital with 20+ specialty clinics), Mount Hope Women's Hospital (specialized women's health including the Colposcopy Centre), and Caura Hospital (thoracic and palliative care). The organization operates multiple district health facilities including Arima and Chaguanas Health Facilities. Specialized programs include In-Touch (home-based NCD management), My Brother's Keeper (protective services screening), Ready for the Road (cultural worker health), Post Natal Home Care Unit, and Walk the Talk community screening initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Post Natal Home Care Unit (PNHCU): Mobile midwifery and home visiting service for high-risk postnatal patients providing follow-up care after delivery.
• In-Touch Program
• My Brother's Keeper Initiative
• Ready for the Road
• Like ah Boss Award
• Colposcopy Centre

Products and services

• Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC) Primary tertiary care facility managed by NCRHA, serving as the most visited health institution in Trinidad and Tobago. Offers over 20 specialized outpatient clinics including cardiology, neurology, nephrology, and surgical services.
• Mount Hope Women's Hospital Specialized women's health facility offering comprehensive obstetric and gynecological services including Neonatal Clinic, Antenatal/Gynaecological Outpatient Clinics, Colposcopy Centre, and family planning services.
• Caura Hospital Specialized hospital providing inpatient thoracic services (tuberculosis), substance abuse treatment, and palliative care services with radiology and laboratory support.
• Arima Health Facility District health facility offering 24-hour X-ray, general practice services, ultrasound, and various specialty clinics including antenatal, dental, and psychiatric services.
• Chaguanas Health Facility Major health facility providing 24-hour accident and emergency, general practice, X-ray, laboratory, pharmacy, and dental services with extended hours on weekends.
• Post Natal Home Care Unit Mobile healthcare service targeting high-risk postnatal patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension, diabetes, or preeclampsia. Provides home visits by trained midwives and doctors to track recovery and medication compliance.
• My Brother's Keeper Initiative Healthcare screening program for protective services workers providing executive medical screening including blood testing, stress tests, ECG tests, chest X-rays, and doctor consultations.
• Ready for the Road Programme Preventative medical screening initiative for cultural workers, entertainers, and performers providing blood testing, ECG tests, chest X-rays, and doctor consultations to ensure health before major events.
• In-Touch Program Primary Care intervention program reducing hospital readmissions for chronic non-communicable disease patients through personalized home visits, health education, and family engagement.
• Colposcopy Centre Most advanced colposcopy facility in the region providing early detection and treatment of cervical cancer with over 17,000 ultrasound examinations conducted since January 2016.
• Surgical Sundays Programme Weekend surgical initiative clearing patients from surgical waiting lists, having cleared 239 patients through the program.
• Walk the Talk Programme Community-based NCD screening project engaging religious groups and community organizations to provide early detection through blood pressure monitors, blood sugar testers, and BMI calculators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,500 people screened for NCDs since December 2016 through community outreach
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Health (Trinidad and Tobago)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCRHA operates under the Ministry of Health as a Regional Health Authority. The Ministry sets policy direction and NCRHA implements healthcare delivery for the North Central region. Formed in August 2004 by amendment to RHA Act No. 5 of 1994.
• Community Organizations (Churches, Mosques, Temples)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCRHA partners with religious and community institutions for the Walk-The-Talk NCD screening program. Provides blood pressure monitors, blood sugar testers, BMI calculators and training to enable ongoing community health monitoring.
• Global Medical Response TTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst responder organization that partnered with NCRHA during the American Airlines flight turbulence incident response at Piarco International Airport.
• Falck Safety ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationally recognized safety training experts who provided intensive disaster planning training for NCRHA's Incident Response Team.
• Ministry of Health (for NCD spending data)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs of 2017, Ministry of Health spent approximately TT$8.7 billion annually treating non-communicable diseases, informing NCRHA's prevention strategies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• National Health Fund (Jamaica): Jamaican statutory body financing healthcare delivery and NCD management. Comparable as a Caribbean government health entity addressing NCD burden, though focused on financing rather than direct service delivery.

Direct peers

• North West Regional Health Authority (NWRHA): Sister Regional Health Authority in Trinidad and Tobago operating the same statutory model across a different geographic region. Most directly comparable peer — same mandate, governance, and reporting line to Ministry of Health.
• Tobago Regional Health Authority (TRHA): The fifth RHA in Trinidad and Tobago, serving the island of Tobago. Operates under the same RHA Act No. 5 of 1994 framework as NCRHA.
• Public Hospitals Authority (Bahamas): Statutory corporation operating the public hospital network in The Bahamas under the Ministry of Health. Comparable as a Caribbean public healthcare delivery authority managing multiple facilities across a national jurisdiction.
• South-West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA): Another sister RHA under Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Health, operating comparable hospital networks in the south-west region. Direct functional peer with same legislative framework.
• Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA): Sister RHA serving eastern Trinidad. Same statutory mandate, facility network model, and Ministry oversight as NCRHA.

Broad incumbents

• South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (Northern Ireland): Public-sector health authority operating integrated hospital and community health services within a defined geographic region. Comparable operating model to NCRHA's multi-tier facility network.
• NHS England (Regional Trusts): Public regional health authorities delivering integrated care across defined populations. Comparable in mandate and structure, though operating at much greater scale and resourcing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/northcentraltt
• Facebookfacebook.com/northcentraltt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-central-regional-health-authority-tt

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

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