Ministry plans, supervises, licenses and coordinates the country's healthcare services.

It provides all residents with access to comprehensive, preventive, quality healthcare services and care.

This is achieved, in part, by: helping individuals acquire the skills to live responsible, healthy and independent lives; providing a range of accessible, affordable services that assist individuals, families and communities to reach their full health potential; and monitoring both current and emerging disease threats.

The delivery of healthcare in The Bahamas is integrated and co-ordinated around the needs of residents, rather than service types, professional boundaries or organisational structure.

[citation needed] The Chief Medical Officer advises both the Minister and the Permanent Secretary on technical, health matters.