The Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association is observing Blindness Awareness Month with a calendar of activities designed to celebrate its members and raise public awareness about blindness and visual impairment.
The Saint Lucia Arthritis and Lupus Association is ramping up its efforts to educate the public during Lupus Awareness Month this May. The focus is on increasing understanding of lupus—an autoimmune disease that can cause widespread inflammation and significantly impact a person’s quality of life.
The Saint Lucia Cycling Association is launching a free cycling skills training program for children aged 5 to 15, aimed at promoting the sport and teaching young riders how to cycle safely. Sessions begin May 24 at venues in both the north and south of the island.
Two North American university professors recently led a two-day seminar at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, designed to boost research capacity in Saint Lucia and empower students with the tools to pursue advanced psychology research and secure international graduate funding.
Gun violence is taking a growing toll on Saint Lucia’s healthcare system, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has warned. Speaking at the 28th CARICOM IMPACS meeting, Pierre said the rise in gun-related injuries is stretching hospital resources and underscoring the urgent need for stronger regional action against the illegal firearms trade.
As Saint Lucia marks World Hypertension Day, alarming data reveals that 40% of adults under 70 are living with high blood pressure—yet fewer than one in five have it under control. Health Minister Moses Jn Baptiste is urging citizens to monitor their blood pressure accurately and take action to combat what he calls a silent but deadly epidemic.
