| Location: | Milton Cato Memorial Hospital & George Town General Hospital | Term of Cooperation: Jan 11 – 24 |
| Implementing Organizations: | 1- Palestinian International Cooperation Agency (PICA) 2- Ministry of Health, Wellness, and the Environment of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 3- Milton Cato Memorial Hospital & George Town General Hospital | SDG:  |
| Background: | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines faces challenges in accessing specialized medical care due to a shortage of trained professionals and limited resources. Many patients require surgical interventions that are either unavailable or subject to long waiting periods. To address this need, PICA selected Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for this mission as part of its South-South cooperation efforts. The mission focused on two key hospitals: Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, the country’s primary referral center, and George Town General Hospital, which serves surrounding communities. | |
| Purpose: | 1- Achieve UN SDG3 through a collaborative effort targeting the promotion of well-being in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. 2- Foster bilateral relations between Palestine and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines through humanitarian cooperation. | |
| Activities & Outputs: | 1- Screening of 75 patients to determine surgical eligibility. 2- 151 successful surgical procedures, including general, pediatric orthopedic, and gynecological surgeries. 3- Post-operative care and follow-ups to ensure positive patient outcomes. 4- Donation of specialized laparoscopic surgical instruments to improve local surgical capacity. 5- High-level meeting with H.E. Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves to reinforce diplomatic ties and discuss future cooperation. | |
| Working Framework: | The mission was structured around a collaborative model involving Palestinian medical professionals working alongside local hospital staff. The approach included: 1- Identifying patient needs, securing hospital resources, and aligning with local authorities. 2- Conducting screenings, performing surgeries, and providing post-operative care. 3- Assessing outcomes, documenting challenges, and recommending future improvements. | |
| Beneficiaries: | 1- 151 patients who underwent life-changing surgical procedures. 2- Hospital staff who gained experience working alongside specialized surgeons, as well as future patients who will benefit from improved surgical capabilities. 3- Local healthcare system: through donated medical equipment and knowledge-sharing initiatives. |
