Equity Health Services enters a strategic agreement to provide COVID-19 testing support and services to Doctors Hospital Health System in The Bahamas

CALGARY, AB June 30, 2020 – Equity Health Services is pleased to announce the latest addition to our rapidly growing roster of international clients, a partnership with Doctors Hospital Health System (DHHS) in The Bahamas.

Equity will supply DHHS with COVID-19 testing kits and equipment, including the All plex™ 2019-nCoV Assay by Seegene Inc,. a global leader in infectious disease testing technology. Over 20 million Seegene COVID-19 testing kits have been supplied to 60 countries around the world. Developed using AI-based design technology, the Allplex™ 2019-nCoV Assay combines both best-in-class performance (sensitivity/specificity) and high throughput automation.

“Ensuring the safety of our patients, physicians, and associates is paramount,” said Dr Charles Diggiss, President of Doctors Hospital. “We are pleased to partner with an industry expert like Equity Health Services as part of our COVID-19 response.”

“Our work with DHHS is an example of how we help governments, public health authorities, and private industry in Canada and internationally to minimize the impact of COVID-19,” says Art Agolli, Founder and CEO of Equity Health. “We are pleased to contribute to the DHHS pandemic response strategy and look forward to a successful partnership.”

About Equity Health Services

Equity Health Services provides strategic and operational healthcare solutions for governments, Indigenous communities, and a diverse range of private sector industries including oil and gas, manufacturing, construction, hospitality, and mining. Our customized, innovative offerings range from diagnostic solutions to the delivery of mobile health services in remote, challenging, or under-resourced locations.  www.equityhealthservices.com

About Doctors Hospital Health System

Doctors Hospital Health System, The Bahamas, has been providing quality healthcare for more than half a century. The publicly traded group of companies includes two internationally accredited hospitals offering some of the most modern acute care available in the Caribbean. We exist to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of our patients, provide an enriching and rewarding professional environment for our associates and physicians, and make a positive contribution to the advancement of healthcare in the region. www.doctorshosp.com