Bridgetown.
Non-nationals living in Barbados no longer have access to Government health facilities unless it is a case of emergency or a public health threat.
The news policy have been communicated to doctors through their union, the Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) in a letter from the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Ronald Fitt.
The new policy states: No medical services, including diagnostic,clinical or pharmaceutical shall be provided to individuals who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents.However,medical services can be provided in circumstances of genuine emergency,pre-natal care, immunization and HIV/AIDS treatment.
Individuals who are neither citizens nor permanent residents shall be advised to seek medical treatment from a private sector provider of his or her choice.
The policy is also applicable to individuals residing here on work permits, the letter stated.
