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Health Ministry Monitors Global Respiratory Virus Trends Amid Rising Cases in Saint Lucia

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The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs is closely monitoring the global surge in respiratory illnesses, including recent reports from China of increased cases overwhelming hospital systems and crematories. The respiratory diseases identified in China include Influenza A,...
Health

Health Ministry Monitors Global Respiratory Virus Trends including Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) and Other Respiratory Diseases in China

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The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs is closely monitoring global and regional trends in respiratory illnesses as the flu season progresses. Media reports have highlighted a surge in respiratory viruses in China, overwhelming hospital systems and crematories....
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China’s Mystery Respiratory Virus Outbreak Raises Global Health Concerns

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Saint Lucians are closely monitoring reports of a new respiratory virus outbreak in China, where hospitals are said to be overcrowded. Health authorities there are implementing emergency measures to contain the spread. The virus, identified as human metapneumovirus (HMPV),...
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Overcrowding and Extended waiting times at Accident and Emergency Department

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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...
Health

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

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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...
Health

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

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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...
Health

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

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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...
Health

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

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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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Government Eyes Cargo Port Relocation as Minister Outlines Plans to Ease Port Castries Congestion

The island’s port congestion, infrastructure maintenance, and long-term development priorities are under renewed focus as the Minister with responsibility...

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