Health

Mother of 8-Year-Old With Autism Desperate for Support

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 8, 2026

A Saint Lucian mother says she is reaching breaking point as she struggles to find anyone capable of caring for her eight-year-old son with autism. The situation has left her caught between keeping her job, keeping her child safe...

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Saint Lucia’s First Workplace Safety Policy Moves Closer as Landmark Plan Heads to Cabinet

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 4, 2026

Saint Lucia is on the verge of introducing its first-ever National Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Policy, a landmark initiative that could reshape workplace safety standards across the island after receiving strong backing from government, employers, trade unions and...

Health

‘Hospitals Under Pressure,’ Warns MHMC CEO

Staff Writer - July 29, 2026

Saint Lucia's public healthcare system is under immense pressure. That was the blunt assessment from Millennium Heights Medical Complex (MHMC) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Damian Greaves on Wednesday as he acknowledged the growing strain on the nation's hospital network while...

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Major Breakthrough Ends Long-Running Labour Disputes as Doctors and WASCO Workers Secure New Deals

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - July 29, 2026

The threat of industrial unrest in Saint Lucia's healthcare sector has eased, while WASCO employees are set to benefit from salary increases and enhanced benefits after the Department of Labour successfully brokered two long-standing collective agreements. The agreements, finalized on...

Health

St. Jude Hospital Doubles Dialysis Capacity as New Unit Brings Hope to Kidney Patients

Sharefil Gaillard - July 28, 2026

St. Jude Hospital has officially opened its new Dialysis Unit at the Augier facility, delivering a major boost to life-saving renal care in southern Saint Lucia and paving the way for more patients to receive critical treatment. The state-of-the-art unit,...

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St. Jude Hospital Opening Delayed Again as Government Extends Full Commissioning Timeline

Staff Writer - July 28, 2026

The government's long-promised full commissioning of the new St. Jude Hospital has been pushed back once more, with Health Minister Moses Jn Baptiste confirming that the facility will require several more weeks before becoming fully operational. Speaking during Monday's Pre-Cabinet...

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St. Jude Hospital Refutes Social Media Claims of CEO’s Dismissal and Financial Probe

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - July 23, 2026

St. Jude Hospital has issued a public statement dismissing social media reports claiming that Chief Executive Officer Lydia Atkins has been removed from her position and is under investigation over alleged financial irregularities. Responding to the allegations, the hospital said...

Health

Carnival Crowds, Street Food and Hidden Risks

Staff Writer - July 8, 2026

Public health officials are sounding the alarm on the critical importance of food safety as activities surrounding Lucian Carnival prepare to end in the big two-day Parade of the Band. Carnival draws thousands of local patrons, regional neighbours, and...

Health

Regional Men’s Health Forum to Unite Caribbean Patients, Doctors and Families

Staff Writer - July 7, 2026

A growing effort to tackle one of the Caribbean's most overlooked public health challenges will take centre stage this month as the St. Lucia Arthritis & Lupus Association and the Saint Lucia Cancer Society join forces for a regional...

Health

Health Officials Say One Night of Fun Could Change Your Life Forever

Staff Writer - July 3, 2026

As Saint Lucia gears up for Carnival, health officials are warning that one impulsive decision during the festivities could have life-changing consequences. Recognizing that alcohol, drugs and the excitement of Carnival can cloud judgment, Senior Medical Officer for Infectious Diseases,...

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