The announcement by Leader of the Opposition Hon. Allen Chastanet that the United Workers Party (UWP) will introduce National Health Insurance (NHI) for all Saint Lucians when reelected is a major step forward in ensuring a better quality of life for our people. This commitment builds on the foundation laid during the last UWP administration, which prioritized healthcare infrastructure, social…
The decision by the Philip J. Pierre-led administration to abandon the National Health Insurance (NHI) program initiated by the Allen Chastanet United Workers Party (UWP) government represents a monumental disservice to the people of Saint Lucia. This is not just a missed opportunity—it is a willful disregard for the health and well-being of every citizen in this nation. In 2019,…
When Moses Jn Baptiste assumed the role of Minister for Health, Saint Lucians were promised a brighter future for healthcare. Instead, we find ourselves facing the most disastrous period in the history of our health sector—a failure of governance that has left the nation in crisis. Take the St. Jude Hospital debacle as the most glaring example of incompetence. Moses…
In 2021, under the UWP Administration, negotiations began for a 40-bed field hospital to support Saint Lucia’s healthcare capacity. The efforts paid off in January 2022 when the US government officially handed over this critical facility to the Government and people of Saint Lucia. Unfortunately, despite the urgent need for beds at St Jude Hospital and OKEU Hospital, this essential…
Between 2018 and 2020, under the UWP Administration and with the support of PAHO and the British Government, 16 healthcare facilities around Saint Lucia were upgraded and retrofitted. These improvements enhanced comfort and security while also reducing risks from natural hazards and climate change. The health facilities which were improved are 1) Comfort Bay Senior Citizens’ Home 2) Vieux Fort…
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…
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…
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,…
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…