In the photograph, Rotarian Anne Edwards thanks Dr. Snell for his informative presentation.
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Dr. Tony Snell, Director of the National Health Fund (NHF) for the government of Anguilla addressed the Rotary Club of Anguilla at the recent meeting on Thursday, February 7. Dr. Snell presented an overview of what the NHF will deliver to the island community of Anguilla. The following presents some of the highlights of this new plan to be implemented in the near future for all Anguillians.
More people suffer from heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and cancer today than ever before. Diabetes, which is actually a cardiovascular disease, has reached epidemic proportions on the island. The objective of the NHF – which is based very much on a UK model -- is to ensure that all Anguillians have access to good quality, timely, and equitable health care. The goal is to remove financial barriers to quality health care access for all Anguillians.
Financial support for the NHF program will come from the employers and employees alike. Mandatory participation will ensure effective administration. Public education will be a necessary factor in the successful promotion of the NHF.
Coverage and entitlement to health service will include everyone, and will include, with some conditions, basic primary care (family medicine), basic dental, basic vision, and basic prescription drug coverage.
Dr. Snell is trying to work through the many challenges to implementing the NHF on the island, but he feels that the benefits will be worthwhile: equitable health care for all and early intervention and treatment of the many serious diseases that have reached disturbing proportions on the island.
If you are a community-minded individual and are interested in being considered for membership in Rotary, please contact the Rotary President, Seymour Hodge, at 729-3574. The Rotary Club meets every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. upstairs at the English Rose.
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