Brazil Backs The Health Ministry’s Immunization Goals With A Major Polio Vaccine Donation
April 23, 2025
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as posted by the channelIn a resounding demonstration of international cooperation and a shared commitment to public health, the Government of Saint Lucia has received a substantial donation of 10,000 oral doses of the Polio vaccine from the Federative Republic of Brazil. The official handover ceremony was held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, and brought together diplomatic and health sector officials in a moment of unity and progress.
The event was presided over by His Excellency Colbert Soares Pinto Junior, Resident Ambassador of Brazil to Saint Lucia; Honourable Moses Jn Baptiste, Minister for Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs; and His Excellency Peter Lansiquot, Saint Lucia’s Ambassador to Mexico, Venezuela, ALBA, TCP, and CELAC. The donation forms part of the country’s broader commitment to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), launched in 1988 to eliminate polio worldwide.
The Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs played an integral role in facilitating this collaboration, utilizing its diplomatic relationships to advance Saint Lucia’s health and development agenda. This significant handover reflects Saint Lucia’s continued alignment with global health targets and its dedication to achieving Universal Health Coverage, ensuring no one is left behind in the fight against preventable diseases.
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