St. Kitts\Nevis Prime Minister Addresses Alarming Trend Of Firearm Injuries Among Children And Adolescents

By CARICOM Photos: CARICOMYouTube Screenshots (Via St Kitts and Nevis Information Service) Saint Lucia, 30 April 2024 – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr Terrance Drew, delivered a compelling address during the 68th Annual Health Research Conference, hosted by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in St. Lucia, on April 25, 2024, highlighting the pressing need to address firearm violence as a critical public health issue in the Caribbean. While there, Prime Minister Drew joined The Hon. Philip J. Pierre, Prime Minister of St. Lucia, as part of a panel discussion on Violence in the Caribbean: A Public Health Crisis. In his address, Prime Minister Drew underscored the devastating impact of firearm violence on Caribbean societies, emphasizing its role in fueling crime, exacerbating conflict, and undermining the rule of law. Drawing from his background as a medical practitioner, Dr. Drew expounded on the severe physical and psychological toll inflicted by gun violence, not only on individuals but also on families and communities. Of particular concern, according to Dr Drew, is the alarming trend of increasing firearm injuries among young children and adolescents, which threatens the safety and well-being of future generations. “Urgent action is needed to address...