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Dr Gemma Chery dies at 47: St Lucia loses public health pioneer

Unitedpac by Unitedpac
April 3, 2025
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Dr Gemma Chery, smiling in professional attire, was a leading public health advocate in St Lucia.

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CASTRIES, St Lucia — Dr Gemma Chery dies at 47, just eight days before her birthday, leaving behind a powerful legacy in public health advocacy across St Lucia and the wider Caribbean. The St Lucia Medical and Dental Association confirmed her passing on March 31, prompting tributes from medical professionals who described her as a tireless leader, mentor, and public servant.

A regional health leader remembered as Dr Gemma Chery dies at 47

Dr Chery’s passing has triggered a wave of grief across the regional medical fraternity. She was widely known for her dedication to strengthening public health systems and her relentless pursuit of data-driven healthcare reform. Friends and colleagues remember her as a fearless advocate whose impact stretched far beyond St Lucia’s borders.

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SLMDA and health leaders pay tribute

In a statement released shortly after her death, the St Lucia Medical and Dental Association referred to Dr Chery as “a colleague and friend” whose life’s work fortified healthcare delivery and national disease response. Regional health officials echoed those sentiments, praising her commitment to integrity, innovation, and evidence-based care.

Academic excellence and early career

Dr Chery began her healthcare journey with an Associate Degree in Nursing in 1998 before earning her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Medical Sciences in Las Tunas, Cuba, in 2007. She later pursued a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, followed by a second Master’s in Biostatistics from Clarkson University in New York.

This academic foundation laid the groundwork for a career rooted in policy development, community health, and epidemiology.

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Leadership across regional and international platforms

Over the years, Dr Chery served in several high-level roles, including Deputy Epidemiologist at the Ministry of Health in St Lucia. Her work extended internationally through her service with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in Guyana, Antigua, and Suriname. Her leadership contributed significantly to regional health planning and disease surveillance strategies.

Remembered for resilience and grace

Affectionately known as “Kay” to those closest to her, Dr Chery was respected not only for her intelligence but for her candor and unwavering strength. The SLMDA noted her ability to confront adversity with dignity and calm, a quality that left a lasting impression on peers and patients alike.

Friends described her as honest, fiercely loyal, and deeply compassionate—traits that defined both her personal and professional relationships.

A heartfelt goodbye from St Lucia’s medical community

Dr Chery is survived by her loving family, close friends, and her two beloved dogs, Jazz and Riri. While funeral arrangements have yet to be announced, colleagues across the healthcare sector are expected to hold commemorative events in her honor.

Her contributions will live on in the institutions she helped shape and the professionals she inspired.

The Unitedpac St Lucia News team extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Dr Gemma Chery. May her life’s work continue to inspire and may she rest in eternal peace.

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