Diabetes

The St. Kitts Diabetes Association, continued its drive to assist persons living with diabetes and using insulin as part of their treatment   with a donation of a quantity of insulin syringes, to the Government pharmacy at the Pogson…

The St. Kitts Diabetes Association has received a donation of insulin syringes from a group of Kittitians living abroad.

The St. Kitts Diabetes Association will be continuing its public awareness efforts later this month with the hosting of a special meeting on the specific impacts diabetes can have on the body.

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Lake Health and Wellbeing, has launched a public awareness campaign called “You’re Sweet Enough” in order to raise awareness of the harmful effects of consuming Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs)…

The St. Kitts Diabetes Association is continuing its 5-week health screening of students of primary and high schools in st. Kitts.

Since the launch of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-Out and Awareness Campaign on February 22, 2021, over 5000 persons have been vaccinated, reported Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hazel Laws.

The Ministry of Health, having engaged in robust outreach activities to reduce the incidence and impact of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), has realised significant returns, says Minister of Health, the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett.

Authorities in St. Kitts and Nevis have maintained an extended strategy to promote healthier lifestyles that include organizing activities to encourage physical activity, eating healthy foods, and reducing stress levels.

Diabetes and covid19 will be the topic of discussion when the St. Kitts Diabetes Association resumes its quarterly meeting on July 26th at 3pm.