Government of Saint Lucia

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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...

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...

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...

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs in partnership with the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust will be working towards strengthening the emergency care system in Saint Lucia. This collaboration will entail a pilot learning exchange program where healthcare professionals and UK-based experts will exchange knowledge, best practices and practical approaches to deliver high-qua...

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs has officially launched the skin health camp which is focused on assessing skin health of people and providing the necessary preventive medication and treatment. This community focused health initiative is part of an integrated approach to eliminate leprosy and ensure early detection of other skin diseases. The first skin health camp was held at...

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs in collaboration with EU-CaN and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) hosted a two-day nutrition workshop with the focus on discussing and developing solutions for implementing policies to create sustainable, healthy school food environments. The discussion was undertaken with key stakeholders and implementers such as the Ministry of Educ...

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs advises the public that we are currently in the flu season which runs from October to March. During this period, the ministry notes an increase in people having respiratory viruses. Therefore, residents are urged to take proactive steps to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses such as washing hands frequently, avoiding close contact with...

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs joins the global community in observance of World Diabetes Day on November 14th. This year's theme, "Diabetes and Well-being,” places focus on the importance of ensuring that individuals living with diabetes can lead healthy, fulfilling lives with equal opportunities for happiness and well-being. Given the high prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes whic...

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), under the Subsidiary Agreement titled “Strengthening Public Health Capacities in the Caribbean Sub region." recently held a training of trainers workshop on diabetes management for health professionals and caregivers in Saint Lucia. The four-day specialized training workshop focused on e...

On December 1st, Saint Lucia joins the global community in commemorating World AIDS Day. This year, there was a call for countries to acknowledge the challenges that persist while recommitting to bold, transformative action to end AIDS as a public health threat. In 2024 in Saint Lucia, 35 new HIV infections were recorded, and to date in 2025, 17 new cases have been documented—figures that will con...

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs has officially launched the skin health camp which is focused on assessing skin health of people and providing the necessary preventive medication and treatment. This community focused health initiative is part of an integrated approach to eliminate leprosy and ensure early detection of other skin diseases. The first skin health camp was held at...

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs in partnership with the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust will be working towards strengthening the emergency care system in Saint Lucia. This collaboration will entail a pilot learning exchange program where healthcare professionals and UK-based experts will exchange knowledge, best practices and practical approaches to deliver high-qua...

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...

The Environmental Health Division within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs invites butchers around the island to a special meeting and training session on Tuesday December 9, 2025 at 9am.

Stakeholders from various sectors such as national security, public health, secondary health facilities and government ministries met recently in a seminar to discuss the Early Warning System for Drugs in Saint Lucia. This seminar is expected to build the capacity of stakeholders to successfully implement the Early Warning System for drugs and also be better able to detect and respond to new and e...