ST. LUCIA RECORDS MAJOR DECLINES IN COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
HEALTH ANALYSIS [29TH JANUARY 2026 = New data from the Ministry of Health shows that while Saint Lucia made measurable gains in reducing several communicable diseases in 2025, chronic non-communicable illnesses remain the country’s most pressing public health challenge. Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease continue to account for a significant share of illness and mortality, reinforcing calls for stronger prevention, early screening, and sustained lifestyle interventions
