IBHS Host Independence Activities
The Institution Based Health Services, including hospitals and health centres will be taking part in a series of activities leading up to the 40th Anniversary of Independence in September.
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New General Surgeon at JNF
A Harvard University and Columbia University Hospital trained general surgeon has joined the staff at the Joseph N. France General Hospital.
CASMET Celebrates Medical Professionals Week
The St. Kitts-Nevis chapter of the Caribbean Association of Medical Technologists (CASMET) will be joining its regional partners in celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week.
St. Kitts & Nevis Progressing Well With Vaccinations While Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy
Since the roll-out of its COVID-19 vaccination programme on February 22, less than two months ago, St. Kitts & Nevis has done better with its vaccination programme than many countries in the developed and developing world, continuing…
Vaccination Is Necessary To Open A Doorway Of Opportunities In St. Kitts And Nevis, Says Top Tourism…
Chief Executive Officer of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, Racquel Brown, said that being vaccinated is necessary in order to open a doorway of opportunities within the tourism sector in St. Kitts & Nevis.
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.
Official Address In Observance Of World Water Day On March 22 Given By Deputy Prime Minister Hon.…
World Water Day is held annually on March 22nd as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The first World Water Day was commemorated on March…
Prime Minister Harris Commends The Church For Its Support Of COVID-19 Protocols
The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is the most successful country in controlling the Covid-19 pandemic in the western hemisphere, and Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris is attributing the success to the all of society approach…
NIA Receives Grant From Japan To Acquire PCR Machine For Alexandra Hospital
The Ministry of Health in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) has received a grant from the Government of Japan to acquire a PCR machine so that testing for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases can be done at the Alexandra Hospital…
Alexandra Hospital Launches Designated Emergency Number For Ambulance Service
Persons wishing to access the Ambulance Service at the Alexandra Hospital on Government Road, now have a designated number to do so. As of Friday, January 22, 2021, the emergency number is 469-3333
Capacity Building Project For The Prevention And Control Of Metabolic Diseases Underway
On January 14, the Ministry of Health engaged in a sensitization meeting of the Capacity Building Project for the Prevention and Control of Metabolic Diseases.
Public Health (Amendment) Bill, 2020, Passed In Parliament
The Public Health (Amendment) Bill, 2020, was passed in St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly on November 17, 2020, further strengthening the effective implementation of the COVID-19 (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2020, that was also passed…
Health Sector In St. Kitts And Nevis Will Be At Its Strongest Ever Post COVID-19, Says Prime…
The investments being made in the health sector by the Team Unity administration to help manage and contain the spread of COVID-19 in St. Kitts and Nevis will further strengthen the delivery of healthcare in the Federation long after the…