Launch of Menstrual Health Education
On Tuesday February 4th, the Department of Gender Affairs on Nevis launched the: “Menstrual Health Education Management Project”. This is a collaboration between the department along with local, regional…
“Every meal is an opportunity to nourish and protect our bodies” –Nevis HPU
In acknowledgement of Annual World Cancer Day, the Nevis Health Promotion Unit (Nevis HPU) shared several tips and information for cancer prevention, treatment and optimal health. The unit gave…
CMO provides tips on preventing HFMD Disease
The Federation’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Hazel Laws, has provided a tips on how citizens and residents can prevent the spread of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD). It…
Nevis’ Dept. of Education announces temporary closures of St. John’s Pre-school and Grade 1 at CPS
Temporary closures have been announced by Nevis’ Department of Education and it is a precautionary measure in response to confirmed cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). “Acting…
Premier Brantley speaks on NIA’s Hospital expansion project
The Alexandra Hospital expansion project remains a debatable topic, considering it has been almost eight years since the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) broke ground for construction which was (May 31st,…
Gingerland Preschool and Grades 1 and 2 of VOJN Primary temporarily closed, following cases of HFMD
Nevis’ Department of Education, temporary closed the Gingerland Preschool and Grades 1 and 2 of the Violet O. Jeffers-Nicholls Primary School, “due to health concerns”. Acting on the advice of…
C’bean Cove accident: man flown out to the Dom. Republic for specialized treatment
A man who suffered in an accident on Friday Jan. 17th, in the vicinity of Caribbean Cove, Nevis, was recently flown out of the Federation for further treatment. The…
Preschools closed amongst HFMD Outbreak
Amidst the announcement from the Ministry of Health-St. Kitts, of an outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in the early childhood sector, the Department of Education, Nevis has temporarily…
Health Promotion Unit to Host Free 6 Week Chronic Disease Self – Management Workshop
The Nevis Health Promotion Unit will host a free 6 week Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop. The program will take place on Wednesdays, in February and March, from 5:00 p.m. to…
“Your responsible for your own sexual health” stated Nadine Carty-Caines – HIV/AIDS Prevention Coordinator
As St. Kitts and Nevis joins the rest of the globe in pursuing sustainability, one target of sustainable development goal, focuses on eliminating HIV/AIDS by the year 2030. HIV…
Ministry of Health-St. Kitts announces HFMD outbreak
The Ministry of Health-St. Kitts has informed the nation that there is a Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) outbreak affecting the early childhood sector. A press release mentioned that…
Nevis’ Ministry of Health says “areas pictured… are not occupied”
In the wake of photos circulating on social media, depicting areas at the Alexandra Hospital on Nevis, which show unfit conditions for anyone to work in, the island’s Ministry of…