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Ministry of Health to Transform Lives with Free Specialised Hand Surgeries in Saint Lucia Castries

Hand Help Inc., a globally recognized charitable organization dedicated to providing free hand surgery care, will be offering free hand surgeries for children and adults in Saint Lucia from April 6th to 13th, 2025.

This initiative is part of the organization’s ongoing collaborative mission with the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs to restore mobility and improve the quality of life for individuals affected by various hand conditions.

For over 25 years, Hand Help Inc. has been at the forefront of providing specialized surgical care to those in need worldwide. This year, Saint Lucia has been selected as a beneficiary, allowing residents with soft tissue and bone injuries, congenital anomalies, nerve palsies, burns, and elective hand conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger fingers, and carpometacarpal arthritis to receive expert surgical intervention at no cost.

Interested individuals are encouraged to visit their nearest Wellness Center, Polyclinic, or Community Hospital for pre-screening and registration between February 3 to March 31, 2025. Additionally, outpatient clinic evaluations will be available at:

• OKEU Hospital: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Thursday, March 13th, 2025.

• St. Jude Hospital Orthopaedic Outpatient Clinic: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 20th, 2025.

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this life-changing opportunity by registering within the stipulated timeframe to ensure they receive the necessary medical evaluation and surgical intervention. Hand Help Inc. has demonstrated unwavering dedication to ensuring that individuals suffering from debilitating hand conditions can regain mobility, function, and independence.

This initiative is made possible through the generosity of medical professionals, donors, and volunteers who continuously support the organization’s mission.

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