The Ministry of Health (MoH) has launched a TOLL FREE hotline to assist people living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
In a release today (September 2) the Ministry said the 24-hour hotline offers medical advice and support for individuals who use home blood pressure or blood glucose monitors and have health-related questions, concerns about abnormal readings or any other NCD related issues.
The hotline – 899-4NCD (4623) – was formally launched in August.
The ministry said the telemedicine call centre is staffed with trained nurses and doctors who can provide linkage to care with follow up interventions such as referrals to local health centres, ambulance services and emergency departments to facilitate appropriate follow up care.
This hotline is a key component of the ministry’s Hypertension and Diabetes (HTN/DM) Self-Management Initiative, aimed at addressing the increasing prevalence of chronic disease conditions in Trinidad and Tobago.
In addition to the hotline, the ministry is encouraging people to go to its website www.health.gov.tt and follow them on social media for more information and updates.