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Overcrowding and Extended waiting times at Accident and Emergency Department

Castries, Saint Lucia (30th December 2024): The Owen King EU Hospital (OKEUH) of the Millennium Heights Medical Complex (MHMC) is issuing a public advisory in response to the overcrowding and resultant increased waiting times being experienced in the Accident and Emergency Department...

Ministry to Host Historic Event for International Day of Persons with Disabilities

In a historic move to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Crime Prevention, and Persons with Disabilities will host its first-ever event dedicated to honoring the contributions and achievements of individuals with...

Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs Undertakes Public Awareness Efforts on Schistosomiasis

Saint Lucia is taking a major step towards confirming the elimination of schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia. While the prevalence of the disease is at extremely low levels with only 36 cases recorded in the past decade, the World...

Ministry of Health Engages Youth in Diabetes Prevention Through Mini Health Fair at the Des Barras Primary School

In commemoration of World Diabetes Day 2024, the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs organized a Mini Health Fair at the Des Barras Primary School, engaging students and teachers in an interactive program aimed at promoting awareness of...

Ministry of Health Strengthens Vision Care with Specialized Diabetic Retinopathy Training for Healthcare Providers

Healthcare providers from the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs have participated in specialized Diabetic Retinopathy training as part of the ongoing Vision 2020 Links and Networks initiative. Launched in 2018, this program underscores the Ministry’s steadfast commitment...

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Human Rights Day 2025: Attorney Mary Francis underscores dignity, justice and equality before the law

As Saint Lucia observed Human Rights Day 2025 on Tuesday, December 10, veteran human rights attorney Mary Francis used...