Saint Lucia Advances its Roadmap for Pandemic Preparedness and Response

Health professionals and key national partners such as the National Emergency and Management Organization, Customs & Excise Department and the Saint Lucia Fire Service came together in a three-day Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan Development Workshop from October 21st to 23rd at the Harbor Club Hotel. The workshop which was hosted by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) aimed at developing a road map for coordinated national action which will ensure Saint Lucia's preparedness and response to future health emergencies. At the end of the workshop, a comprehensive plan would be created which would enhance Saint Lucia’s ability to detect, respond to, and recover from pandemics, particularly those caused by respiratory diseases.