PM Offers Thanks and Praise for Cuban and Martinican Health Assistance
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PM Offers Thanks and Praise for Cuban and Martinican Health Assistance |
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Contact: Earl Bousquet
Friday, July 16, 2004 - Prime Minister Dr Kenny D. Anthony has heaped praise on two non-English speaking Caribbean territories that have been of great help to the local health care delivery system.
In the case of Cuba, the Prime
Minister said he wanted to recognize “that country’s pioneering work in the
field of medicine.” He said “the creative and innovative
spirits and the revolutionary instincts of the Cubans have led them to create a
health care system that is the envy of the developing world.” Noting that “the generosity of the
Cuban people is legendary,” Dr Anthony told cardiologists from across the
region: “Many a medical student from St. Lucia and other countries of the
region, through the granting of Cuban scholarships, have benefited from their
expert knowledge in the field of medicine.” The Prime Minister also acknowledged
that “many a patient who faced the prospect of being squeezed out of the
opportunity of procuring affordable health care has benefited from the Cuban
health care system.” As a consequence, the St. Lucia Prime
Minister emphasized that “the embrace of family must be accorded Cuba – no more
the posture of the Podigal Son, no more the dictation to family by those intent
on division.” The second delegation identified for
praise by Dr Anthony was that from the La Meynard Hospital in neighbouring
Martinique. Noting that St. Lucians and
Martinicans have always shared a special relationship, the Prime Minister said
that in recent times “that special relationship has blossomed in the field of
medicine.” For years, he explained, “many a St.
Lucian has travelled for specialised treatment at the medical facilities at La
Meynard” and that special relationship “has saved the lives of many St.
Lucians.” For this, Prime Minister Anthony said, the Government of St. Lucia “is eternally grateful and looks forward to the continuation and strengthening of these bonds.” |
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