Health

Dr. Judy Nisbett, Chair of the Nevis COVID-19 Task Force who is also the Medical Officer of Health on the island, has confirmed reports of a number of cases of fish poisoning treated at the Alexandra Hospital.

Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, in his capacity as CARICOM Lead Head on matters of health, today (Tuesday, November 03) drew global attention to the challenge of CARICOM Member States being able to…

Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, was today (October 31) featured on the Peter Greenberg Worldwide ‘Eye on Travel’ radio programme with internationally acclaimed travel journalist, Mr. Peter…

Consumers in St. Kitts have been advised to use extreme caution when consuming fish on the island after several cases of fish poisoning were reported to the Ministry of Health recently.

St. Kitts and Nevis has the intention of participating in the CARICOM Bubble and therefore has been monitoring what is happening in the eight participating territories, says Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hazel Laws, speaking at the National…

The health system in St. Kitts and Nevis is prepared for the reopening of the borders on October 31, 2020, says Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hazel Laws during the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) Border Reopening Press Briefing on…

Taxi and tour operators in St. Kitts and Nevis desirous of plying their trade are encouraged to get the travel approved seal as this is necessary to operate tourism-based services when the borders reopen on October 31, 2020.

Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Hazel Laws, outlined in detail the travel entry COVID-19 protocols for the reopening of the Federation’s borders on October 31.

The guidelines for returning nationals and visitors to St. Kitts and Nevis have been well-publicized and include having a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result, 72 hours before the departure date.

Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, Junior Minister of Health in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), believes there is merit in hosting activities to bring greater awareness and attention to the fight against breast cancer due to the serious…

The Reach for Recovery St. Kitts Breast Cancer Support Group in collaboration with Prime Health Medical once again hosted its Breast Cancer Awareness Event also referred to as the Pink Zone on Tuesday October 27 2020.

The St. Kitts Mental Health Association hosted a movie screening at Vibes Beach Bar on the Frigate Bay Strip on Wednesday night with aims to spread mental health awareness.