CASTRIES, St. Lucia--Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has expressed immense thanks to the Government and People of Cuba, as 113 Cuban medical professionals arrived in St. Lucia to lend support to its ongoing efforts to strengthen the health system amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We know that every country in the world is facing its own challenges at this time, including Cuba, and we are so very thankful for this immense show of brotherhood from this longstanding friend of St. Lucia,” said Chastanet.
“On behalf of the Government and People of St. Lucia, we thank the Cuban President and Cuba’s Ambassador to our island H.E. Alejandro Simancas Marin for their efforts to assist St. Lucia. This is a true show of unity and caring, and we are proud that Cuba has been among the nations leading the charge to find treatment for COVID-19 and helping hard hit countries such as Italy.
“Although St. Lucia has only had three confirmed cases, we are in preparation mode, setting up our quarantine and respiratory hospital facilities, as well as transitioning to OK-EU. Our local team has been working very hard and going above and beyond, as our country tries to be as prepared as we possibly can. The Cuba team will be of great help in stabilizing that initial transitioning phase to the new hospital and providing support in some of these areas.”
The Prime Minister thanked the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba, the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the Ministry of Tourism, St. Lucia Tourism Authority, the St. Lucia/Cuba Association, the St. Lucia Air and Seaports Authority, the External Affairs Ministry, Bahamas Air, Sandals Resorts and all those who assisted in ensuring this came to fruition.
“There are many people working behind the scenes to have made this happen in a short space of time and we are grateful for their hard work,” noted Prime Minister Chastanet. ~St. Lucia Times ~
