Government of Saint Lucia

In today’s headlines: The Central Statistical Office urges continued public participation as the Saint Lucia Census continues, and the Saint Lucia Homelessness Steering Committee explores coordinated approaches for greater service delivery to the homeless.

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In today’s headlines: the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia attends UNGA 77; and Saint Lucia’s Junior Minister of Tourism attends a special school assembly held in her honor.

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The transformation of some secondary schools into TVET specific centers remains a priority for the government, as the new academic year enters its third week.

In today’s headlines: The Ministry of Health works toward strengthening immunization surveillance; and Helen’s Daughters contribute toward water security.

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) hosted a workshop aimed at strengthening the capacity of participants to detect, notify and investigate ‘Events Supposedly Attributable to Vaccination or Immunization’ (ESAVI), according to national guidelines.

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sharon Belmar-George, said the workshop will allow for the review of the vaccine administration process and the strengthening of the immunization program in Saint Lucia.

“The ESAVI surveillance system will provide us with sufficient information in a timely manner so that we are able to register the side effects of vaccines against the adverse reactions. Being able to record every single side effects or adverse reaction will put a lot of confidence in our health system, especially with regard to the administration of new medications and vaccines,” she explained.

PAHO International Consultant for Vaccine Safety, Dr. Eden Augustus, said the workshop helps strengthen ESAVI surveillance. He encouraged participants to apply the knowledge gained to their daily practices.  

“Today’s training demonstrates yet again PAHO’s unwavering support for Caribbean countries in strengthening national immunization programs, of which the surveillance aspect has been one of the weaker areas in the region. The objective of this training is to strengthen ESAVI national surveillance capacities using regional and global standards as a reference, and using tools from epidemiology, data management and analysis, and communication.”

The ESAVI workshop focused on areas such as data management and analysis, detection and notification, epidemiology and risk communication.

In today's headlines: Saint Lucia observes seventy seconds of reflection; and a new cohort of certified apiculturists have been welcomed into the fold. 

In today’s headlines: Saint Lucia’s process of accession to the Appellate Jurisdiction of the Caribbean Court of Justice continues, and the Minister for Equity reiterates his commitment to improving conditions at the Dunnottar School. 

Following the recent launch of the “Saint Lucia Moves” campaign, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs issued a call to individuals to remain active and strive for improved health.

The Saint Lucia Moves campaign is aimed at reducing the burden of NCDs by encouraging individuals and organisations to promote and support healthy behaviors through various interventions.

In today’s headlines: the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council introduces the ProTool; and Creole Heritage Month is launched.

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs joined in the movement to raise awareness of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), following a Caribbean Wellness Day festival held in the William Peter Boulevard.

The activity focused on ways in which individuals can engage in healthy lifestyles such as nutritious eating, avoiding alcohol and tobacco, being physically active and getting regular health checks.