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WEBRecord health facility closures and diversions for care due to environmental air quality issues were noted in 2023. We are working to determine the causes and …

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Saint Lucia News

WEBSince the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Saint Lucia experienced a total of 6 waves, with a total of 15, 665 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in 2022 (a 14.5% …

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Saint Lucia News

WEBSaint Lucia has now completed two rounds of STEPS, the first in 2012 and most recently in October 2020. The final STEPS results were received by the Ministry of …

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Elderly citizens to benefit from Golden 80 Plus Health Package …

WEBA formal launch of the ‘Golden 80 Plus Health Package is carded for a later date. “Our elderly have played their part in national development and in shaping the socio …

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Saint Lucia News

WEBSaint Lucia, has since integrated the care and management of COVID-19 into the health care system as we learn to live safely with COVID-19. Over the past …

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Ministry of Health statement on the 68th Annual CARPHA …

WEBThe Ministry of Health works to strengthen the research culture locally and ensure evidenced based decision making. This provides an excellent opportunity to build …

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Saint Lucia News

WEBAccording to Saint Lucia's Minister for Health, Hon. Moses Jn Baptiste, viewing violence as a public health threat can allow for alternative considerations that …

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Saint Lucia News

WEBthe ministry of health has identified rsv and influenza type a as the most common viral infections. The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs through …

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Saint Lucia News

WEBThe Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs through the Health Management Information Unit (HMIU) has been embarking on a mission to enhance its …

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Saint Lucia News

WEBHealth Financing and Access to Medicines in the Caribbean, a PAHO/WHO report presented by lead field investigator Dr. Rebecca Hancock-Howard from the …

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Saint Lucia News

WEBThe Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs will be embarking on a major vaccination drive in several communities across the island. On Friday April 28, a …

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Saint Lucia News

WEBThe Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs joins the Caribbean region in commemorating Caribbean Nutrition Day on June 01, and Nutrition Awareness Month …

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Saint Lucia News

WEBThe Ministry of Health reminds the general public that we are presently in the flu season which runs from October to March and as such, would like to encourage …

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Launch of the Performance Based Financing (PBF) Pilot Program

WEBThe Ministry of Health encourages individuals to access the services and get registered at theirwellness centre and to encourage others to do the same. For more …

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Saint Lucia News

WEBPrescriptions, which are written instructions by a doctor or other authorized health professional authorizes a patient to be provided a medicine. Prescriptions must …

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Chief Medical Officer attends Regional Tourism and Health …

WEBCARPHA has executed the Regional Tourism and Health Program (THP) which is an innovative program addressing the health, food safety and environmental …

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Health and Citizen Security Levy is working in your interest

WEBThe revenue from the Health and Citizen Security Levy will go toward the maintenance of police stations around the island, providing additional tools and …

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Relocation of Castries Reproductive Health Services

WEBThe Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs would like to inform the public of the resumption and relocation of the Sexual and Reproductive Health Services …

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Temporary closure of the Grace Wellness Centre

WEBThe Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs informs the public of the temporary closure of the Grace Wellness Centre from today Thursday September 1, …

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Saint Lucia News

WEBThe Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, is coordinating a surgical and dental mission by the United …

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Prime Minister Pierre delivers 2024 New Year Address

WEBFellow Saint Lucians, here and in the diaspora, Happy New Year to you! I wish everyone divine blessings of good health, peace, love, happiness, and prosperity …

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Health and Security Levy zero-rated on services until Oct. 2

WEBThe government’s policy decision to implement a Health and Security Levy of 2.5 percent on select goods and services has the public and key stakeholders …

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