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…
Patient located and under care at JNF General Hospital following missing person report
“The management of JNF General Hospital is pleased to inform the public that the patient involved in the recent incident has been found and is currently undergoing a thorough medical…
Dialysis Machine back to Operating at JNF General Hospital
Maintenance on the water filtration system at the Dialysis Unit of the Joseph N. France General Hospital has been successfully completed, the Ministry of Health in St. Kitts said. …
Several of SKN’s adults and children diagnosed with Acute Gastroenteritis, MOH-St. Kitts says
Several adults and children in the Federation have been diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis (AGE), over the past few weeks, according to a press release from the Ministry of Health (MOH…
Dr. Laws addresses “No Data” on over 23% of Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Federation
Individuals in the Federation are still reluctant on disclosing their vaccination status, even after testing positive for the virus. This, as positive COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to climb. According…
Electronic COVID-19 Vaccination Cards Rolled out
The Ministry of Health has commenced its roll out the Electronic Vaccination Cards on August 24th 2021. These cards are available for individuals who are fully vaccinated. Federal Minister…
PM Harris celebrates with SKN Moves on its 2nd anniversary
SKN Moves is celebrating its 2nd anniversary here in the federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. In celebration, a number of activities are on-going. In St. Kitts on…