Healthcare

The Dire State of the OK EU Hospital in Saint Lucia

The state of the Owen King EU Hospital in Saint Lucia paints a troubling picture of the island’s healthcare system. Despite being a modern facility, the hospital is grappling with severe deficiencies that undermine its ability to provide adequate care. Nurses and doctors are reportedly purchasing their own supplies to perform their duties, highlighting a critical lack of basic medical…

Reflecting on Saint Lucia’s Healthcare Milestone: 4 Years Since the OKEU Hospital Transition

In March 2020, under the administration of the United Workers Party (UWP) led by the Hon. Allen M. Chastanet, Saint Lucia witnessed a significant milestone in its healthcare landscape with the commencement of the transition to the Owen King EU Hospital (OKEU). Four years on, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the impact of this transition and the strides…

United Workers Party Expresses Concern Over Doctors’ Recent Strike Action at Owen King EU Hospital

The United Workers Party (UWP) expresses deep concern over the recently held strike action taken by doctors at the Owen King EU Hospital, primarily driven by the unavailability of gratuity payments upon the expiration of their contracts on March 31st, 2023, among several other pertinent issues. The party questions how a country with a Prime Minister boasting significant economic growth,…

UWP to Prime Minister Pierre “Stop playing political games with St Jude Hospital Reconstruction Project!”

The United Workers Party is appalled by the continued lies being told by the PrimeMinister Philip Pierre about the real state of the St Jude Hospital reconstructionthat his government found when it assumed office in July 2021. In statements published in the local media yesterday, 19 th . September, Mr. Pierre isquoted as saying that the project left the United…