Under 10 days until National Ban on T-Shirt Shopping Bags
On Tuesday December 31st, a national initiative on the banning of single use plastics will commence and will end on November 30th, 2025. This ban entails three main phases: …
Accident involving ambulance occurs in St. Kitts, investigations underway
An accident which involved an ambulance occurred in St. Kitts. Reports on social media indicate that one person died in the accident however, a police spokesperson told the VONNEWSLINE…
Potassium, Phosphorus, Sodium and Protein – Be mindful of these in your Holiday Eats
The latest edition of “Health Talk”, featured representatives of the Renal Society, Registered Dietician and Nutrition Officer of the Nevis Health Promotion Unit, Ms. Jenesia Pemberton, and Dr. Glenville E.…
St. Kitts and Nevis PM shares improvements in the Health Sector during 2025 Budget
During the 2025 Budget for the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis at a Sitting of the National Assembly on Monday Dec. 16th, presented by the Prime Minister and Minister…
SKN Moves Nevis Chapter in association with HPU Hosts Successful 4th Quarter Pre-Christmas Health Screening.
On December 11th, the SKN Moves Nevis Chapter, in partnership with the Health Promotion Unit's Youth Health Mentorship Programme, held its 4th Quarter Pre-Christmas Health Screening session at the Cotton…
SKN Joins the World in Recognizing World AIDS Day
Annually, December 1st is globally recognized as World Aids Day to honour persons who have died from the disease, raise awareness and break the stigma against bearers of Acquired Immuno-deficiency…
Strides in addressing SKN’s Mental Health
Tuesday November 27th 2024, the National Mental Health Service System Enhancement Project was officially launched. This project is a collaboration with the Ministry of Health of St. Kitts and Nevis…
St. Kitts’ healthcare services will extend its visiting hours to enhance patient care that aligns with international practices
The Ministry of Health has announced that visiting hours at the Joseph N. France General Hospital, Pogson Medical Centre, and Mary Charles Hospital will be extended effective December 1st, 2024.…
Michelle Freeman wins SKN Moves Nevis Chapter Cooking to reduce NCD’S and Quiz Competition
SKN Moves Nevis Chapter held its Cooking to reduce NCD'S and Quiz Competition on Saturday, November 23rd, at the Jessup’s Community Centre. The event kicked off at 10:00 a.m.…
“Men don’t see the doctor”, says National HIV/AIDS coordinator
The latest edition of “InFocus” focused on the topic: “Real Strength, Real Health: Defining Positive Roles for Men”. Highlighting Men’s Month, the guests on the program were: Gender Officer, Dion…
Vaccine Management in SKN
A health capacity building session took place on Tuesday November 19th, 2024, in the form of a Cold Chain Management Workshop with the aim of improving SKN’s capacity to maintain…
Advancing Pediatric Care – A Symposium
Action is being taken to advance pediatric care in St. Kitts and Nevis. On Monday November 18th, 2024, a Pediatric Ward Symposium took place. Participants engaged in several presentations…