From the Barbados Today article:

A new regional wound care initiative has been launched here to reduce healthcare costs by millions of dollars and lower amputation rates in Barbados, said to be among the world’s highest.

The Caribbean Wounds Network (CariWN), a public-private partnership, seeks to prevent infections and improve patients’ quality of life through collaboration with a knowledge network and community of practice.

Dr Simone McConnie, founder and chair of CariWN, told Barbados TODAY: “CariWN has been set up to address the pressing issue of wound care within the Caribbean region. With an annual cost estimate of $7 billion, the need for coordinated action has never been more urgent.

Read the full article here:
ehttps://barbadostoday.bb/2024/06/22/wound-care-initiative-launches-to-save-millions-in-healthcare/