187 People In Saint Lucia Have End-Stage Kidney Failure

As Saint Lucia prepares to observe World Kidney Day on Thursday, the Ministry of Health has urged early and consistent healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the risk of developing kidney failure. In a message on the Ministry’s behalf, Consultant Internist Dr. Gloria Girard disclosed that to date, over 850 million people worldwide suffer from some form of Kidney Disease. In the case of Saint Lucia, Girard revealed that as of February 2024, 187 people were living with end-stage renal failure and were on dialysis. Kidney dialysis removes excess water, solutes, and toxins from the blood in people whose kidneys can no longer perform these functions naturally. Dr. Girard said the health systems must make every effort to meet the healthcare needs of people living with and affected by kidney failure. In this regard, the Consultant Internist noted that one key strategy was the establishment in 2023 of the Nephrology Clinic at the Primary Healthcare Services at the Micoud Wellness Center of Excellence. The centre manages Non-Communicable Diseases. Dr. Girard’s complete World Kidney Day statement appears below: The article 187 People In Saint Lucia Have End-Stage Kidney Failure is from St. Lucia Times.