RUSVM scholarship program deadline is March 6th 2023
Mr. Stephen Hector of the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM). He was speaking in an interview with the VONNEWSLINE on Feb 28th, about a scholarship program…
Nevis Walk-in-HIV Testing schedule released
That was Ms. Tricia Herbert from the Nevis Health Promotion Unit. She also explained the schedule in detail: Why the need for a HIV testing schedule…
World Obesity Day Relay this Friday
On Friday March 3rd, a World Obesity Day Relay will take place in the heart of Charlestown at 2:00 p.m. The VON NEWSLINE recently spoke with Health…
Use of Cannabis in the federation discussed by medical practitioners
As the legal use of the cannabis plant (or marijuana) has become a highly prioritized topic in the federation, one of the most prominent questions is “Is the plant fit…
Minister Nisbett speaks on implementation of E and T programme
During her maiden presentation in the Nevis Island Assembly, local Minister with responsibility for Health and Gender Affairs, Hon. Jahnel Nisbett, reported on a number of initiatives that the Ministry…
Nevis Health Promotion Unit to hold relay event
The Health Promotion Unit on Nevis will hold its third annual ‘Fun Run in the Sun Relay’ event on Friday, March 3rd, 2023 at 2pm under the theme: “Passing the…
SKN Moves to hold Free Health Screening
SKN Moves Nevis Chapter in collaboration with ICDF Taiwan and the Ministry of Health, will be having a Free Health Screening for the general public. The event…
EmpowHer Workshop Series Launched
Lake Health & Wellbeing with the support of the Taiwanese Government, the Taiwan ICDF and the Ministry of Social Development & Gender Affairs recently launched their new EmpowerHer Workshop on…
HPU to offer Love Packages on Valentine’s Day
The Health Promotion Unit (HPU) in preparation for Valentine’s Day (February 14th) will be giving Free Love Packages to the public. The initiative also comes following International…
Public urged to participate in Blood Drive at JNF Hospital
In an effort to replenish its blood supply to adequately treat patients, the Joseph Nathaniel France (JNF) General Hospital in St. Kitts, is asking eligible persons of the public to…
UNAIDS hosts workshop to train persons for the projections of the HIV pandemic
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) hosted an HIV/AIDS estimates and projections workshop with government data experts from thirteen Caribbean countries, in Kingston Jamaica from Jan. 23rd-27th. The…
PEO encourages parents to keep sick students home
Principal Education Officer (PEO) at the Ministry of Education here on Nevis, Ms. Zahnela Claxton. In an effort to avoid a mass outbreak of…