Update on MRI Facility Project in St. Kitts
Later this year, the first public, MRI Facility, located in St. Kitts, is set to open offering improved enhanced imaging services to the citizens and residents of St. Kitts and…
How contagious is HFMD?
Nevis’ District Medical Officer, Dr. Tivon Browne, has provided some advice about the Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). HFMD is a contagious viral infection that mostly affects young…
Renal society pays tribute to the late Fitzroy Warner
On last week’s edition of Health Talk on VON Radio, host of the program, Dr. Tivon Browne paid tribute to the late Fitzroy Warner who recently passed away from Renal…
Polyclinics and Private Partnerships – Parts of Plans to Improve Healthcare Delivery in SKN
That was Director of Health Institutions in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Jenson Morton, speaking on the latest InFocus Program, on the topic: “Transforming Standards in Health Care”. He…
First Aid CPR Training for Persons with Disabilities, Parents and Caregivers
The Department of Disability Services, in St. Kitts, is hosting two workshops, geared at certifying persons in administering First Aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The first training session set…
National Delegation Visited Taiwan to Gain Insights into Improving Mental Healthcare Delivery
Two health officials of St. Kitts and Nevis visited the Republic of China (Taiwan), from February 6th to February 14th, to gain knowledge about the delivery of mental healthcare…
World Obesity Day – A Series of Activities by the Nevis HPU
The voice of Senior Health Educator at the Nevis Health Promotion Unit (HPU), Shevanee Nisbett, speaking about World Obesity Day during Wednesday’s On the Mark program. World Obesity Day…
Protect Your Pleasure – Free Rapid HIV Testing
On Valentine’s Day (February 14th), the Nevis Health Promotion Unit (HPU) will be offering free Rapid HIV Testing. Persons can visit the unit on Jews Street, Charlestown, between 9:30 a.m.…
No deaths recorded in Sunday’s accidents
Police are investigating two accidents, which took place on Sunday Feb 9th. The first one occurred between 11:45AM and 12:15PM on the Island’s Main Road, at Wash Ghaut, Cayon, St.…
Designs revealed of New Climate- Smart Hospital
A ceremony was held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on Friday, February 7th to unveil the designs in 3D version of the new “Climate-Smart Joseph N. France General Hospital”.…
Nevis’ Burglary incident: Successful surgery for mother and child following stabbing
Police have confirmed to the VONNEWSLINE that a burglary occurred here on Nevis over the weekend, which resulted in Saskia Maynard of Hanley’s Road, sustaining a number of non-life threatening…
Nevis’ HPU: “Free Valentine’s Day Love Packages” at various locations
Nevis’ Health Promotion Unit (HPU) is encouraging all to “Protect your Pleasure this Valentine's Day”. Persons can do so by receiving a “Free Valentine’s Day love package on 14th…