A pioneering computer scientist from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, recently recognized for developing an electoral verification system, has now introduced a groundbreaking digital platform designed to transform healthcare accessibility across the Caribbean region. The innovator, known as Lee, has launched Caridoctor—a comprehensive online directory that enables users to locate and evaluate healthcare providers throughout the Caribbean islands.
This initiative emerges as a response to growing regional needs, particularly following the implementation of a free movement agreement among four Caribbean nations last year, which facilitates cross-border healthcare access for citizens. Lee emphasized that the platform operates entirely free of charge, aggregating publicly available information about medical practitioners and institutions to create a centralized resource for patients.
“This platform represents a strategic effort to harness existing information and streamline connections between patients and appropriate care providers,” Lee explained in an interview with iWitness News. The developer noted that many returning nationals and international visitors have come to expect digital healthcare navigation tools similar to those commonly available in North American healthcare systems.
Caridoctor’s development follows the creator’s previous technological achievement—VALSY (Voter Analysis System)—which was deployed during Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ 2025 general elections. Lee observed that over 90% of visitors to the election platform accessed it via mobile devices, confirming the region’s readiness for digital transformation.
While the platform aims to verify provider authenticity, Lee clarified that Caridoctor functions strictly as an informational resource rather than a referral service. The platform maintains no contractual relationships with healthcare providers and explicitly encourages users to conduct independent due diligence when selecting medical care.
The developer expressed optimism about the platform’s potential impact on regional healthcare efficiency and medical tourism, stating: “If this platform helps even one individual find proper healthcare, the extensive development effort will have been worthwhile.” Lee additionally acknowledged medical professionals who contributed valuable insights during the platform’s design phase, recognizing their role in shaping this innovative solution to Caribbean healthcare challenges.