PM Drew makes Official State Visit to the Republic of Cuba
An eight (8) member delegation headed by Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew embarked on a two day visit to the Republic of Cuba. The visit began on Thursday…
St. Kitts and Nevis’ Ministry of Health seek assistance for Breastfeeding mothers
The Breastfeeding Committee of St. Kitts and Nevis is seeking donations for breastfeeding mothers in recognition of World Breastfeeding Protection Day. Donations will be accepted between Sunday, May…
Nevis’ Health Minister honours Nurses during an address to mark Nurses Day
“Our Nurses our Future, caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies” is the theme for International Nurses Day 2025 which was celebrated on Monday, May 12th, 2025. Minister of Health, et…
International Nurses Day 2025 being observed in Saint Kitts and Nevis
“They reassured grieving families, and they held up the spirit of our nation when hearts were heavy. That is who they are, not just caregivers, but carriers of our collective…
Minister Phillip leads delegation on tour to Taiwan
Minister of State, the Honourable Senator Isalean Philip, led a delegation from Saint Kitts and Nevis on an exchange tour to the Republic of China (Taiwan), which started on April…
Nurses Week calendar of activities to begin this week
“Our Nurses our future, caring for nurses strengthens economies” That’s the theme for Nurses Week 2025. Staff Nurse and Treasurer at the Nevis Nurses Association, Akesha McDonald-Browne, gives…
Vaccination Week being recognized in SKN and the wider Americas
“Your decision makes a difference. Immunization for all” is the theme for the 2025 Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA). This week promotes the equity, access and benefits of vaccines…
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Local Clinician shares different ways to treat hypertension
Dr. Tivon Browne, a local clinician, featured on the radio programme: “Health Talk”, discussed the topic of hypertension, after he stated seeing an uptick of persons with the condition, on…
HPU’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Workshop dubbed a success
The Nevis Health Promotion Unit held a six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Workshop at the Gender Affairs Department in Charlestown. The VON NEWSLINE spoke with the Nutrition Officer…
“HIV and AIDS is not rampant and out of control in St. Kitts and Nevis” says Prime Minister Drew
“Can you say if there is a resurgence of HIV or AIDS taking place in the federation and if so, is there any new strategy that has to be employed…
SKN records 1st homicide for 2025, first in almost 6 months
St. Kitts & Nevis recorded its first homicide for 2025 and the first in almost 6 months. Police says they are investigating a fatal incident that occurred in New Road,…
Maternal and Newborn Health highlighted for World Health Day 2025
World Health Day 2025 was observed on April 7th, by members of the World Health Organization (WHO), who shed light on a number of pressing health issues. Prime Minster…