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This week, November 17 marked World Prematurity Day, raising awareness and support of premature babies and their families. Each year, 48 000 babies are born premature or sick in Australia. Life’s Little Treasures Foundation — Australia’s foremost charity dedicated to these families — is there to provide support, connection and information. ▶️ The Governor-General welcomed CEO Felicia Welstead, mum Ashleigh McKenna and gorgeous one-year-old Oscar to Government House to learn more about the founda

Health officials are raising the alarm ahead of World Prematurity Day 2025, observed globally on November 17th — a day that this year gains new significance as it joins the World Health Organization’s international health calendar. With 143 out of every 1,000 births in Saint Lucia recorded as premature, local medical professionals are calling for greater awareness, empathy, and investment in pediatric care to better support affected families. | Dbstvstlucia