Pierre Wants No Conflict With Doctors, Nurses

Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre told reporters on Monday that he was preparing to meet with the Saint Lucia Medical and Dental Association (SLMDA) following a letter from that body outlining several concerns. The Prime Minister also said he did not believe the letter was politically motivated. In addition, Pierre emphasised that he did not want any conflict with healthcare workers. The letter in question was dated July 31, 2024, and addressed to Mrs. Joana Reynold-Arthurton, chairperson of the board of directors of Millennium Heights Medical Complex. The SLMDA’s president, Dr. Merle Clarke, signed the letter. . The letter opened by stating; “I am writing on behalf of the physician body of the OKEU to express our utter dismay/disgust with the current state of affairs at the islands main hospital and by extension our health care system.” It went on to state that the consensus of the physician body was that the board of directors ostensibly tasked with drafting policy had failed miserably. The letter also outlined the lack of resources at OKEU, including bed space, glucometers to monitor blood sugars, ECGs, Cardiac biomarkers, and basic drugs. Concerns were also expressed over the resignations of four senior consultants and multiple...