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H1N1
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H1N1 Influenza connected to recent deaths

Health Officials Have confirmed the presence of H1N1 Influenza in connection with recent deaths on island, following extensive investigations. This confirmation was received from the Laboratory at the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in Trinidad, relation to 1 of the recent, respiratory related deaths among males. Chief Medical Officer within the Ministry of Health Dr Merlene Fredericks – James provided further details. Dr Merlene Fredericks H1N1 influenza (also referred to […]

todayApril 10, 2019

International standards for Cannabis
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International standards for Cannabis

The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) will launch a committee to spearhead and participate in work on the adoption of international standards for Cannabis. The SLBS Committee will mirror the work of ASTM International Committee on Cannabis (ASTM D37) which brings together representatives of educational and research institutions, state and non-state actors with a wealth of knowledge and experience that will guide the participation in the ASTM committee and […]

todayMarch 25, 2019

Chlorine
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Chlorine usage in our water under investigation.

Efforts in maintaining safety practices in water treatment e.g. using chlorine are expected to come under scrutiny in coming days, by officials of the Caribbean Water and Sewerage Association. The utilization of chlorine in maintaining sources of potable water will come into focus, with a three-member team of trainers from the Chlorine Institute travelling to Saint Lucia to conduct a series of training workshops for water and sewerage operators from […]

todayMarch 8, 2019

Beef Recall
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Ground beef recall

As the memory of last year’s massive beef recalls begins to fade, another manufacturer is recalling 30,000 pounds of ground beef after learning of possible contamination. Washington Beef is recalling the products, after it learned “extraneous materials” could be comingled with the beef, said the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service over the weekend. The newly recalled beef was produced on Dec. 27 and has a “use or […]

todayMarch 5, 2019

Health System Strengthening Project
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Health System Strengthening Project launched

The accessibility, efficiency and responsiveness of key health services is expected to be improved as the Health System Strengthening Project for Saint Lucia was launched recently.   The Health System Strengthening Project is aimed at improving health coverage to the people of Saint Lucia.   The project will entail a package of health services, introduction of financial incentives to improve service delivery, institutional capacity building and also enhancing preparedness and response for […]

todayFebruary 15, 2019