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Health, education officials meet to address shortage of pharmacists
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June 21, 2022
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3:20Now PlayingThe Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs is currently exploring options to address the shortage of pharmacists in country following discussions with the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC). The discussions focused on the development of programmes at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College to ensure the training of health care professionals.
Minister for Health Hon. Moses Jn Baptiste said he is pleased with the eagerness of the SALCC team to work toward addressing the issue given that pharmacists play a vital role in the nation’s health care infrastructure.
“The principal, Dr. Keith Nurse, approached us and suggested that we meet on the issue of pharmacists and the possible collaboration between the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College and the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs to see whether a programme can be developed at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College to train pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to fill our dire need in Saint Lucia.”
Principal of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, Dr. Keith Nurse, said the institution will work diligently to address the issue of the shortage and migration of pharmacists.
“There is a clear need for filling not just the shortage but the potential flow through for this profession. We are also recognizing that this is a huge employment opportunity for people in Saint Lucia. The SALCC will assess what is required is to have a professional program that is fully accredited that will deliver these capabilities for young people to enter the profession.”
Dean of the Department of the Health, Wellness and Human Performance of SALCC, Prisca Regis-Andrew, said her institution remains committed to the training of healthcare professionals in Saint Lucia and the Caribbean.
“We are well aware of the situation of the shortage of pharmacists here in Saint Lucia and the negative impact it is having on our health care delivery and we have committed to work together with the Ministry of Health and the public sector to address the situation. Sir Arthur Lewis Community College has actually agreed to go back to the drawing board and prepare a proposal that will address the situation within a short time-frame.”
The Ministry of Health will continue working with the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in regards to research, accreditation and other pertinent aspects of the development of programmes.
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