Buckleys Health Fair Draws Over 400 Persons;
Underscores Urgent Call for Permanent All Saints Clinic
More than 400 residents turned out at the Buckleys Primary School on Sunday, August 24, for the Community Health Fair hosted by the All Saints West Branch of the United Progressive Party (UPP). The event offered free screenings, wellness education, and community services while underscoring the need for a permanent healthcare facility.
Caretaker Harold Lovell commended the participants for their determination and unity, and he described the day’s success as both “a blessing and a call to action.”
“This community clinic is proof that when government fails, the people rise to meet their own needs,” he said. “But while this event will provide vital services today, it is no substitute for a permanent, fully functioning facility. Mothers still need prenatal care close to home. Seniors still need easy access to regular checkups. Families still deserve healthcare within their own community.”
He emphasized that temporary initiatives cannot replace lasting infrastructure. Accordingly, “we will not stop until a permanent clinic stands where our community needs it most,” he declared.
The event featured a wide range of services, including general health screenings, blood pressure and diabetes checks, nutrition counseling, and preventive-care education. Local organizations also provided resources on wellness, fitness and healthy living.
Lovell also expressed his deep appreciation for the doctors, nurses, technicians and activists for the contribution of their time and expertise, and he praised Barbara Coates and the Branch members for their hard work in ensuring the fair’s success.
