Government of Saint Lucia

In the headlines: The Ministry of Education introduces digital content to the national schools curricula and; Farmers from Region Seven learn eco-friendly cultivation practices.

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The Curriculum and Material Development Unit (CAMDU) in the Ministry of Education is registering continuous strides in modernizing education through a major initiative aimed at digitizing school curricula.

In response to rising concerns about a potential dengue fever outbreak, the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs has ramped up its efforts to safeguard public health through targeted mosquito control interventions.

The Ministry's initiative focuses on multiple key areas of intervention, including:

• House-to-House Inspections: Aimed at eliminating mosquito breeding grounds,
• Identification and Treatment of Water Sources: To reduce potential breeding sites,
• Vector Education: Engaging communities to raise awareness of mosquito breeding habits,
• Fogging Operations: Targeting schools and communities to reduce mosquito populations before and after school reopening,
• Community Cleanup Initiatives: Removing items that hold stagnant water and can harbor mosquitoes and rats.

In the headlines: Health workers gain knowledge of the application and utilization of quality improvement techniques to enhance health care delivery, and the Ministry of Health and Saint Lucia Moves partner with Le Club Volleyball Athletics Club in Micoud, as part of a round-the-island volleyball series.

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Farmers of Agricultural Region Seven (7) are now better equipped to ensure sustainable crop production on their farms, thanks to the recent hosting of the Farmer Field School, which focused on the implementation of ecosystem- friendly cultivation of cucumbers.

The curtains officially closed on the Quality Improvement Training enriching participants with a wealth of knowledge on the application of Quality Improvement methods to bring about better patient outcomes.

The Quality Improvement Training, organized by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs culminated with a closing ceremony where participants were provided with certification in Quality Improvement.

https://www.govt.lc/news/quality-improvement-training-program-ends

The Project Implementation Unit through the OECS Regional Health Project recently handed over to the Environmental Health Division within the Ministry of Health equipment for the entomology lab.

With a fully equipped entomology lab, the team from the Environmental Health Division will be able to monitor and test mosquito samples in an effort to make informed decisions in the area of fogging and other vector control interventions.

Find out more: https://www.govt.lc/news/new-equipment-for-entomology-lab

In light of growing concerns surrounding a potential dengue fever outbreak, the Environmental Health Division has taken proactive steps to enhance mosquito control efforts across the island.

Recognizing the serious public health risk posed by mosquito-borne diseases, the Division has adopted a multi-faceted approach aimed at safeguarding the well-being of all citizens. Since the launch of a comprehensive vector awareness campaign in July 2024, the Environmental Health Division has implemented a series of targeted measures designed to mitigate the risk of dengue fever and other mosquito-borne illnesses. These initiatives are a key part of the Division’s strategy to ensure that communities remain vigilant and informed throughout the ongoing rainy season, which is typically associated with increased mosquito activity.

Key initiatives by the Environmental Health Division include, house-to-house inspections; identification and treatment of abandoned or open water sources; and ongoing vector education.

In the headlines: Cautionary guidelines on Mpox are issued and; The Welfare Unit recieves a handover of school supplies.

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In the headlines: The Ministry of Health issues cautionary guidelines on Mpox the Welfare Unit within the Ministry of Equity receives a donation of school supplies.

For details on these developments and more, visit www.govt.lc