Ministry of Health Welcomes New Ministerial Leadership
Port of Spain, May 5, 2025: The Ministry of Health is pleased to welcome Dr. the Honourable Lackram Bodoe as the newly appointed Minister of Health and Dr. the Honourable Rishad Seecheran as the new Minister in the Ministry of Health.
With their appointments, the Ministry enters a new era of leadership, firmly focused on our core mission, delivering high-quality, accessible and people-centered healthcare to all the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago.
With decades of experience in healthcare and public service, Dr. Bodoe continues to advocate for stronger, more accessible health systems and community development throughout Trinidad.
Dr. Seecheran brings to the public service a unique blend of medical expertise (as a qualified dental surgeon), legal knowledge and a strong track record of community engagement.
Under their guidance, the Ministry remains steadfast in its commitment to:
· Advancing health equity across all communities;
· Expanding access to preventative and primary care;
· Modernising systems to better serve patients; and
· Supporting our healthcare professionals.
We are confident that the vision of Minister Bodoe and Minister Seecheran will guide the Ministry’s efforts to meet the evolving needs of our population.
The Ministry of Health remains committed to improving access to quality healthcare services to the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago.
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Photo 1 - Dr. The Honourable Lackram Bodoe, Minister of Health and Dr. The Honourable Rishad Seecheran, Minister in the Ministry of Health.
Photo 2 - Dr. The Honourable Lackram Bodoe, Minister of Health, centre. To his right, Dr. The Honourable Rishad Seecheran, Minister in the Ministry of Health.
Left to right: Dr. Roshan Parasram, Chief Medical Officer, Mr. Asif Ali, Permanent Secretary and Mr. Stephen Boodhram, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Temp).
