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  • The Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, St Eustatius, Saba) operate under a unique governance structure post-2010, with the Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Sport (VWS) overseeing the health system.
  • The mandatory, centrally financed health insurance scheme is managed by the Department of Care and Youth Caribbean Netherlands (ZJCN).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the health system's governance, organization, financing, delivery, reforms, and performance in the Caribbean Netherlands.
  • To identify challenges and areas for improvement in the health system, aiming for service equivalence with the European Netherlands.

Main Methods:

  • Review of health system developments, including governance, organization, financing, and care delivery.
  • Analysis of health reforms and system performance indicators.
  • Comparison of per capita health spending with the European Netherlands.

Main Results:

  • Per capita health spending in 2022 was lower than in the European Netherlands, even before adjusting for purchasing power parity.
  • Limited on-island capacity necessitates significant off-island referrals, despite comprehensive insurance coverage.
  • Challenges persist in staff recruitment and retention, though specialist care is being enhanced through partnerships.

Conclusions:

  • The health system aims for service equivalence with the European Netherlands, moving beyond the post-2010 "acceptable" standard.
  • Higher poverty rates and health risks (diet, inactivity, substance use) necessitate improved disease prevention and health promotion.
  • Lack of comprehensive health outcome data hinders evidence-based planning and requires further comparative analysis.