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Alexandra Hospital Installs, Commissions State-of-the-art Chemistry Analyzer
The Ministry of Health in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) purchased a new state-of-the-art US$59,000 VITROS XT 3400 chemistry analyzer for the Alexandra Hospital’s Lab to assist in the speedy delivery of health care on the island.
Health Experts Say Vaccination Makes A Big Difference In Achieving Herd Immunity From Infectious…
Herd Immunity refers to resistance to the spread of an infectious disease within a population that is based on pre-existing immunity of a high proportion of individuals as a result of previous infection or vaccination.
Vaccines Prevent Severe Symptoms
With the arrival of the first batch of vaccines Minister of Health the Hon Akilah Byron Nisbett is urging the public to continue following the established health protocols to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
Decriminalizing Homosexuality Can Play A Critical Role In Combatting HIV/AIDS, Say Health Officials
Being a homosexual can result in rejection by family, being ostracized by the community, fear of getting tested for HIV/AIDS, and even serving jail time. Against this backdrop, health officials in St. Kitts and Nevis said that…
HIV/AIDS Is Not A Gay Disease, Says Dr. Mathias Ofre
Dr. Mathias Ofre, St. Kitts & Nevis National HIV/AIDS Programme Coordinator said that HIV/AIDS is not a gay disease because it does not discriminate with respect to a person’s sexual orientation.
Congo Working To Stop New Ebola Outbreak In Country’s East
Health officials in Congo confirmed another Ebola outbreak in the country’s east on Sunday, the fourth in less than three years. On February 3, a woman died in Butembo town in North Kivu province, Minister of Health Eteni Longondo…
Chief Medical Officer Reports On New Variant Strain Of The SARS-COV-2
There is a new variant strain of the SARS-CoV-2 found in South Africa and Nigeria, and a new variant spreading across most of England, reported the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws, during the January 06 National Emergency Operation…
St. Kitts And Nevis Has Made Significant Progress In Reducing Incidence Of AIDS And Its Related…
The Caribbean region in general and St Kitts and Nevis in particular, have made significant progress in reducing the incidence of AIDS and its related deaths, says Minister of Health, the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett.
PM Harris Applauded At CARICOM Level For Setting The Example In Fight Against NCDs
Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris who has been organising monthly health walks since April 2007, is being applauded at the regional level for embracing the regional Caribbean Moves with the launch in St. Kitts and Nevis of SKN Moves…
Fight Against NCDs: Prime Minister Harris Salutes Regular Participants Of Health Walks
Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr the Hon Timothy Harris, is once again thanking persons who participated in the latest edition of Prime Minister’s Monthly Health Walk on Saturday November 28 describing them as dependable soldiers…
Prime Minister’s Monthly Health Walk Is On Tomorrow Saturday November 28
Health conscious walk enthusiasts are back on the road tomorrow Saturday November 28 for the latest edition of Prime Minister’s Monthly Health Walk which starts at 5:30 am from the bus stop in Bellevue Village.