 No single Caribbean country should attempt to achieve national health insurance in the region through unilateral measures. This is according to Dr. Kester Nedd, facilitator of Tuesday's health presentation. Dr. Nedd presented to a number of health, medical and finance professionals within Saint Lucia's public and private sector on the topic of health care financing. A neurologist by training, Dr. Nedd is also involved in health systems, policy and information technology within the sector. Additionally, Dr. Nedd heads a consortium of companies charged with the task of reviewing national health insurance within the region. We developed a model of financing health care for the region that we think is unique. We did this with work we did in Grenada and work we did in some of the other Caribbean islands who already have national health insurance. And what we came up with a system that we borrowed, we borrowed from various islands and other parts of the world. Dr. Nedd says the suggested model would not only support the population's health needs, but also strengthen already existing insurance policies. He says the model is currently implemented in and out of the region. We are suggesting for Saint Lucia that we implement such a system. It comes with technology, it comes with expertise that you may not have on the ground, but it offers training opportunities for young people, new talent. Dr. Nedd says a collaborative effort among islands will ensure cheaper rates during the implementation phases. According to a World Bank article, quote, UHC provides countries a way forward to address unmet needs and health inequities. Hence, the World Bank has, quote, embraced UHC as part of its mission to eliminate absolute poverty by 2030 and to boost shared prosperity, end quote. Minister for Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs Hon. Moses Jabatis says the presentation was timely ahead of Saint Lucia's implementation of universal health care. We have decided to implement universal health care in a phased way, and we are working feverishly towards the beginning of this implementation process. We have appointed a director of universal health care in the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, and we are working with doctors, professionals, and so on to begin the process. The Health Minister says an announcement will be made soon regarding the rollout of UHC. He says Dr. Nedd's presentation was indeed an eye-opener and looks forward to engaging other professionals as his ministry looks toward the unveiling. For the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, I'm Saint Justin.