Government of Saint Lucia

OECS NEWSLINK #42 211125 08.12.2025 7:32 ↓

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxCc_QWHaeE

OECS NEWSLINK #41 141125 08.12.2025 5:08 ↓

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFWgmnBt64o

Nutrition Workshop on Nutrition Standards for Schools Meals 08.12.2025 4:49 ↓

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) recently hosted a nutrition workshop with focus on "Nutrition Standards for Schools Meals." The workshop brought together key stakeholders involved in school feeding programmes and early childhood nutrition, all with a unified goal o...

Master Trainers Training Programme for Rapid HIV and Syphilis Testing 08.12.2025 4:16 ↓

Saint Lucia is well on its way to strengthening its capacity in rapid HIV and syphilis testing and improving the quality of laboratory services on island, following the completion of the Master Trainers Training Programme which is part of the OECS Global Fund HIV/TB Project. The programme was implemented through the engagement of the Caribbean Med Labs Foundation, contracted to provide technical s...

Food Safety Guidelines for the Sale and Purchase of Meats during the Festive Season 08.12.2025 3:28 ↓

As the festive season quickly approaches, the Environmental Health Division within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs wants to ensure that the both butchers and consumers are reminded of the safety guidelines of the purchase and sale of meat. In an effort to protect the health of people, butchers are encouraged to comply with national regulations and ensure proper meat handling s...