Health

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS - In a groundbreaking achievement for the healthcare system of Nevis, the island successfully conducted its first corneal transplant at the Alexandra Hospital on November 06.…

Acute Gastroenteritis Over the past few weeks, several adults and children in the Federation have been diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis (AGE). Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is a common infectious…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS - The Nevis Island Administration, Ministry of Health, Gender Affairs and Social Empowerment invites eligible persons to apply for the post of Dietitian: The Nevis Island…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS- The Nevis Island Administration, Ministry of Health, Gender Affairs and Social Empowerment invites eligible persons to apply for the post of Counsellor: OVERVIEW The Ministry of…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (SKNIS) – After a year of extensive work led by The Cable, the Foyer at the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital has been completely transformed into a more inviting and…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS (PMO) – At the symbolic handover of the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital’s newly refurbished lobby on October 22nd, a common theme echoed throughout the remarks: this…

The government will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a University of West Indies (UWI) Medical school in Guyana. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement at the…

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), has launched two major Cooperation among Countries for Health Development (CCHD)…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): Residents of St. Kitts and Nevis over the age of 45 years and others with a family history of cancer, are strongly encouraged to get screened for colon cancer. Dr. Mark…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): The healthcare sector in Saint Kitts and Nevis has greatly benefitted from the expertise and resources of medical professionals within the diaspora, who have played a…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (SKNIS) – With Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and their complications still regarded as significant contributors to deaths in St. Kitts and Nevis, Prime Minister and Minister of…

The Global Week of Action on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) is observed annually to emphasize the importance of preventing and controlling NCDs at local, regional, and international levels. This…

Public Invited to Join Experts in Critical Discussion on Health and Environmental Solutions Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis  — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is proud to announce that Dr…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, is pleased with the progress being made on the construction of the new Magnetic…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (SKNIS) – The Joseph N. France General Hospital is now outfitted with two (2) colonoscopes and two (2) esophagogastroduodenoscopes (EGD)—marking the first time the state fully…