Mobile blood unit gifted to St Lucia

Countless lives could be saved on St Lucia thanks to the donation of a mobile blood unit.

The gift was handed over to St Lucia’s High Commissioner to the UK, Guy Mayers, at the end of last month.

The sourcing of a new unit was organised by Rudi Page, Global Diaspora director and former CEO of RAFFA – an independent international development charity.

“RAFFA supports the donation of medical equipment and expertise, to developing countries and in particular the Caribbean,” said Page.

“The theme of the scheme is ‘Every Caribbean Donor Matters’. I am pleased that so far we have been able to supply mobile blood units to Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica.

“St Lucia is now the fourth Caribbean island to benefit from the scheme. RAFFA believes in community empowerment, reducing inequality, by encouraging enterprise and increasing productivity through social action.”

Without health being a priority, none of the above is achievable, Page added.

It is hoped that the new mobile blood unit will be particularly useful during adverse weather conditions.