At an opposition event Sunday night, Guy Joseph, First Deputy Leader of the opposition United Workers Party (UWP), expressed disappointment with the current government’s approach to healthcare in Saint Lucia, contrasting it with what he claims his party would have achieved if re-elected.
Speaking to opposition supporters, Joseph highlighted the UWP’s plans for a hospital in Soufriere.
“We had made all the arrangements for a brand new hospital in Soufriere with the designs and the land acquired. If Prime Minister Allen Chastanet was re-elected, we would have had a completed hospital in Soufriere with 40 beds, so the people would not have to go to OKEU Hospital from Soufriere and fill in the corridors; they would have been able to be in good hospital care right here in Soufriere,” he said.
Additionally, Joseph asserted that the UWP would have completed St. Jude Hospital and an international medical facility.
He contrasted this party’s vision with the reality that many Saint Lucians now must travel to Saint Vincent for treatment.
According to Joseph, any right-thinking individual would be deeply concerned about healthcare in Saint Lucia today.
The UWP deputy leader described overcrowding at OKEU Hospital and inadequate care facilities, raising concern over patients waiting in uncomfortable conditions.
“When you have 40 patients in the waiting area, in the corridors…all of us have experienced it. A certain level of comfort is most necessary when somebody is sick; you can endure more things. When you are sick, you want to be in the most comfortable position, just to bring a measure of relief,” he stated.
However, the former government Minister noted that many are forced to wait days in corridors and on stretchers.
He criticised the government for ignoring citizens’ pleas, stating that, despite these critical issues, leaders continue to claim that “everything is all right.”
In addition, Joseph stressed the urgent need for improvement and reform in the healthcare system.
And I call for URGENT VOLAIRE REFORM!!!
Y u cannot keep your mouth shut 🤫
a a this guy is joking. sir you don’t have the credibility to speak on health care sorry
The sole objectives of a government are the welfare of its citizens and their wellbeing.
This includes internal security and healthcare.
On both counts the mismanaging and inept SLP leadership have completely lost the plot.
The more you hear about the ongoing saga with the hospitals and wellness centres the more you have to accept we have been given a 6 for a 9 by this government. And there is no hope in hell for this to be rectified anytime soon or with these clowns.
It takes years to build up a competent structure like a health care system. All levels of management have to be pulling g in the same direction and everyone has to be selfless and focused on the people..
There is not one SLP Parliamentarian who fits that model. They have neither the skillset or agenda or capacity to manage anything much less such a technical area like Health.
We gave given janitors and those with sticky fingers to lead our country forward and the result is very clear to see now and for the foreseeable future.
This clown is always wearing a yellow item unlike other members of the party excluding Chastnet.
Funny Guy seems to have the answers now he’s out of office.
One thing politicians have not is shame….
You’ll can always see very clearly from the opposition seat. Give it a damn break. You lost the right to talk about healthcare Guy. You’d say anything to remain relevant. This “guy” makes me sick.