Walk in Observance of Caribbean Wellness Day Held to Fight Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Saint Lucia

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs recently held a walk in observance of Caribbean Wellness Day, aimed at promoting regular physical activity to fight non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Disease and Chronic Respiratory Illness. The walk took place from the George Odlum Stadium to the Sandy Beach in Vieux-Fort. The Ministry of Health also collaborated with Saint Lucia Wake Up and Run, Taiwan ICDF Chronic Metabolic Disease Project and other agencies such as Forest Springs.