Saudi Fund and Saint Lucia Sign Contracts to Complete St. Jude Hospital Reconstruction

On September 13, 2024, The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and the Government of Saint Lucia signed contracts with two joint ventures involving two Saint Lucian firms in partnership with two Saudi Arabian construction and consulting firms to complete the reconstruction of St. Jude Hospital in Augier, Vieux-Fort. The signing is an important step forward for transferring health services from the retrofitted George Odlum National Stadium, back to St. Jude Hospital, which was tragically damaged in a fire in 2009. The reconstruction of St. Jude Hospital, funded by the SFD with a concessional loan of $75 million, will include 100 beds, maternity wards, emergency rooms, and surgical suites, serving thousands of patients annually. The hospital will enhance healthcare quality for the people of Saint Lucia, ensure sustainable service delivery, and improve access to advanced medical care.