Joel Teelucksingh

Dr. Joel Teelucksingh is a Trinidadian physician known for his outspoken views on healthcare issues in Trinidad and Tobago. He recently gained attention after being placed on administrative leave by the South-West Regional Health Authority following the publication of a controversial newspaper column that criticized the opening of new healthcare facilities without adequate staffing and resources. His subsequent reinstatement was ordered by Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh, who emphasized the importance of free speech even in the face of controversy.