Healthcare sector SKN earmarked for even more improvements
Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Dr. Terrance Drew said more is being done to improve the Health sector and this will be carried out by the Ministry of Health.…
Plans being made to introduce new Emergency Dispatch System on Nevis
Plans are afoot in the Ministry of Health to introduce a new Emergency Dispatch System. The new initiative is expected to evolve the level of health care…
SKN celebrates EMS Week with engaging educational sessions
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week is being celebrated from May 21st to 27th under the theme: “Where Emergency care Begins”. This year’s commemoration marks the 49th year of celebrations, which…
Premier encourages women to take advantage of free mammograms
The voice of Nevis’ Premier, Hon. Mark Brantley. The appeal comes following the recent commencement for the operation of the new Mammogram Machine at the Alexandra Hospital.…
Eye Surgery services to recommence at JNF Hospital, almost one year after services ceased
Citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis will once again have the option of getting Eye Surgical Care at the Joseph N. France General Hospital in St. Kitts. …
Federal Gov’t receives donation from Taiwan
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis on Thursday May 11th accepted a donation of medical equipment from the Embassy of the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) during…
Renal Transplant Service possibility to be explored says PM Drew
During an interview on May 11th, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew provided an update as it relates to the federal government’s plan to improve healthcare…
SKN Moves-Nevis Chapter to host Cooking Competition
Families across the island of Nevis are currently being encouraged to participate in the SKN Moves-Nevis Chapter Committee’s two-day event dubbed “Cooking to reduce Non-Communicable Diseases" (NCDs). …
Plans for Cannabis Industry in SKN discussed on Let’s Talk
Discussions surrounding the prospect of developing a medical cannabis industry were heightened, following the full activation of the Cannabis Act 4/20 on April 20th, which is the internationally recognized celebration…
Community Health Services in Nevis currently holding Vaccination for farmers
As the federation continues to celebrate Vaccination Week in The Americas (VWA), the Community is currently offering vaccine services to the public throughout the week. The initiative…
Cuban medical team arrives in St Kitts and Nevis
A group of Cuban medical specialists arrived in St Kitts and Nevis on Saturday April 22nd, to boost the country’s health sector. The four (4) medics were greeted by Prime…
PM Drew urges parents to vaccinate their children against polio and MMR
“Get up-to-date. #EachVaccineCounts”. That’s the theme for Vaccination and Immunization Week (VWA), as St. Kitts & Nevis, together with the countries and territories in the region of…