Department of Sports, winners of this year’s World Obesity Day Relay
In recognizing World Obesity Day, the annual “A Fun Run in the Sun” Activity was held on Friday by the Nevis Health Promotion Unit (HPU). Participants for this year consisted…
Ministry of Health Releases Yellow Fever Vaccination Advisory
The Ministry of Health in Saint Kitts and Nevis has released a Yellow Fever Vaccination Advisory. It states that individuals who are travelling to affected countries, or countries where vaccination…
Nevis’ Ministry of Health receives vital medical equipment donation from SSB
Ministry of Health on Nevis has received a significant donation of essential medical equipment valued at US $60,000 from the St. Christopher & Nevis Social Security Board (SSB). This contribution…
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…
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…
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…
SKN Health Ministry monitors hMPV and other cases of respiratory tract illnesses
An outbreak of a new virus has surfaced in China. The virus – Human Metapneumo Virus (hMPV) is said to be a virus that can cause upper and lower respiratory…
MOH makes Statement Following Recent Ambulance Collision
On January 2nd 2025, around 11:15p.m., a serious vehicular collision occurred at Palmetto Point, St. Kitts, involving an ambulance that was transporting a patient, and oncoming traffic. It resulted in…
St. Kitts’ healthcare services will extend its visiting hours to enhance patient care that aligns with international practices
The Ministry of Health has announced that visiting hours at the Joseph N. France General Hospital, Pogson Medical Centre, and Mary Charles Hospital will be extended effective December 1st, 2024.…
Advancing Pediatric Care – A Symposium
Action is being taken to advance pediatric care in St. Kitts and Nevis. On Monday November 18th, 2024, a Pediatric Ward Symposium took place. Participants engaged in several presentations…
Third Operating Theatre at JNF General Hospital Nears Commissioning
The JNF General Hospital is set to enhance its healthcare services by opening a new operating theatre mainly for maternity patients but also for emergencies. The project was made…
JNF Hospital addresses patient incident and security measures
JNF General Hospital’s management has provided updates regarding the recent incident involving a patient who absconded from the facility. In the update, JNF said its “current security presence is…