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Saint Lucia Mourns the Loss of Respected Public Health Advocate, Dr. Gemma Chery

Castries, Saint Lucia — The Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association (SLMDA) has announced the heartbreaking passing of one of its most respected members, Dr. Gemma Chery, just eight days before her 48th birthday. Dr. Chery, a distinguished physician and...

Heightened Awareness for Liver-Pancreatic Illnesses Following International Symposium in St Lucia

Global specialists in liver and pancreatic illnesses and cancers convened in Saint Lucia to discuss best practices and treatment methods for emerging health threats, particularly in the Caribbean.  With increases in global diagnoses of pancreatic and liver cancers, leading experts...

Food Tampering Incident at Massy Stores Sparks Public Outrage

Castries, St. Lucia – A disturbing act of food tampering at a Massy Stores takeaway station has ignited a wave of concern among consumers after a video of the incident circulated widely on social media. The footage captures a...

Tapion Hospital Opens New Walk-In Clinic Offering the public easier access and convenience to medical care

Castries, Saint Lucia (March 3, 2025) – Tapion Hospital opens a new Walk-In Clinic which offers the community easier access to healthcare and makes it more convenient for patients to see doctors without appointments and long wait times.  The new Walk-in...

Saint Lucia Welcomes LAMAT-25 And Taiwan’s Medical Team For A Transformative Medical Mission

Castries, February 28, 2025 - The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs of Saint Lucia proudly welcomes the United States Air Force Southern Medical Mission, Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2025 (LAMAT-25), marking the fourth U.S. Medical Mission...

Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association Condemns Violence Against Women

The Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association (SLMDA) joins the nation in expressing profound horror and outrage at the recent acts of violence against women. These senseless crimes have left families and communities devastated, and we categorically condemn all...

Caribbean Coalition Renews Advocacy for Suicide Decriminalization

The Coalition for Suicide Decriminalization in the Caribbean has issued a statement following a recent incident in Micoud, Saint Lucia, where a man was hospitalized after a failed suicide attempt. According to reports, the man is now recovering in...

Caribbean Public Health Workforce Strengthened Through CARPHA’s Advanced Training

Recognizing the urgent need to enhance the region’s capacity to tackle public health threats, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has launched an intensive five-day training program aimed at equipping public health professionals with advanced skills in disease surveillance...

Health Ministry and PAHO Collaborate to Strengthen Immunization Financing in Saint Lucia

Castries, February 13, 2025 – The Ministry of Health has taken a decisive step toward bolstering Saint Lucia’s immunization program with a two-day workshop dedicated to the financial sustainability of vaccine coverage. Held on February 12 and 13, the workshop...

Sandals Return Guests Neil and Sheila Stephen Partner with Colgate UK to Promote Oral Hygiene Education in Saint Lucia

February 10, 2025, Castries, Saint Lucia – Neil and Sheila Stephen, a dedicated couple from the United Kingdom, have been visiting Saint Lucia for the past eighteen years as part of their regular vacations at Sandals resorts. However, their...

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Religious Leader Warns Saint Lucia Becoming “Dangerously Impatient Society”

Babonneau Parish priest Father Aaron Albert has delivered a passionate homily warning that Saint Lucia is becoming increasingly divided,...