Cave Hill Partners with Leading Kidney Care Organisations to Advance Kidney Health in Barbados
July 22, 2026
Patient being treated at SILS Clinic
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Cave Hill Campus has forged a landmark partnership with two leading kidney care organisations to advance medical education, research and community outreach in nephrology.
Through a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), The UWI Cave Hill Campus, the Kidney Caribbean Charity (KCC), a leading regional kidney health body, and SILS Dialysis Clinics will collaborate to strengthen clinical training, support innovative research, and promote greater public awareness of kidney health.
The agreement bridges academic medicine and real-world patient care to combat the growing burden of chronic kidney disease in Barbados, which is heavily driven by diabetes and hypertension.
The partnership focuses on five core pillars:
- Education: Clinical observerships and workshops for undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
- Research: Joint studies on kidney health, dialysis, and chronic disease management.
- Service Development: Community outreach and prevention programs.
- Capacity Building: Professional development, continuing medical education, and mentorship for healthcare staff.
- Community Engagement: Public awareness campaigns for early detection of kidney disease.
Principal of The UWI Cave Hill Campus, Professor Clive Landis, welcomed the collaboration, and highlighted its significance for public health and education.
“This partnership exemplifies the active role the university plays in serving the health needs of society. Our students will learn at the frontline of dialysis care, while our researchers will help build the evidence base for Barbados to confront the issue of chronic kidney disease.”
President of the Kidney Caribbean Charity, Mr. Allan Haynes, noted the potential impact of the partnership on individuals and their relatives.
“For patients and families living with kidney disease, this agreement means earlier detection, better-informed care, and a stronger voice for kidney health in Barbados.”
Chairman of SILS Dialysis Clinics, Dr. The Most Honourable Kurt Lambert, pointed to the organisation’s commitment to supporting healthcare education and research.
“Opening our clinics to the students and researchers of The UWI, alongside the KCC, is our contribution to the long-term kidney health of this country.”
Specific initiatives will be developed under separate upcoming program agreements.
