Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 26, 2020 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): The Ministry of Finance and Prices of Cuba has established a health fee for international health control services carried out by public health authorities in international airports, seaports, and marinas throughout Cuba.
The November 14, 2020 Resolution [No. 293-2020] is based on the “International Health Regulations” to which Cuba is a party. The new rules now require all persons who arrive in the national territory, to pay US$30 or its equivalent in other freely convertible currency to the state.
The government of Cuba says funds collected from this fee will help to defray costs associated with the application of hygienic-sanitary measures to ensure the safety of persons who arrive in the national territory. Likewise, the resolution establishes that the crew of vessels or aircrafts whose stay in the territory is less than 24 hours will be exempted from paying the fee. The resolution also provides for air carriers, shipping companies, and owners of recreational and other vessels to execute payment of corresponding fees for their passengers and crew through airport, port or marina operators and ship agents when applicable.
For specific information related to Resolution No. 293-2020 persons can visit the Ministry of Finance and Prices Cuba website at www.gacetaoficial.gob.cu.
]]>Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 29, 2020 (ZIZ News): Hon. Akilah Byron-Nisbett is heading A St.Kitts-Nevis Delegation at the Virtual 58th Directing Council/167th Session of the Executive Committee of PAHO ON Monday and Tuesday.
The meeting will address the critical health challenges facing the Region of the Americas with the COVID19 pandemic.
The delegation includes, CMO Dr. Hazel Laws, PS Delores Stapleton Harris, Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams Jr. Minister of Health, Nevis, Mrs. Shelisa Martin Clarke PS of Health, Nevis and Mr. Sylvester Belle Health Planner, St. kitts.
According to a release discussions will focus mainly on countries’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact COVID-19 has had on national health systems and services, which will be addressed in-depth on Tuesday. Implementation of the International Health Regulations (IHR) will also be discussed.
PAHO’s Director will present her annual report for 2019, focusing on progress made in a range of technical cooperation strategies and actions.
The participants in the Directing Council will also discuss the region’s health achievements from 2014 to 2019, as a review of PAHO’s strategic plan for those years; PAHO finances and programmatic priorities, among other topics.
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