The Ministry of Health held a high level meeting to discuss plans for commissioning the Owen King EU Hospital with the EU, PAHO, the National Authorizing Office and the Commissioning Team for the Millennium Heights Medical Complex. EU/PAHO officials were interested in gaining a firmer understanding of the overall plan and progress to date for operationalizing the new facility. Following the 3 hour meeting, EU and PAHO officials say they are optimistic that the hospital will soon be open to serve St Lucians.