CITIZENS URGED TO DO THEIR PART IN MITIGATING THE SPREAD OF VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES LIKE DENGUE
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 7, 2023 (SKNIS) – With about twenty-two (22) laboratory-confirmed cases of dengue fever in the Federation, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, is urging citizens and residents to join the Ministry of Health in its quest to mitigate the spread of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases.
JNF General Hospital Successfully Hosts Pediatrics Cardiological Clinic with World Paediatrics Project and Paediatrics Assistance League of St. Kitts and Nevis
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, November 3, 2023, [Ministry of Health] – JNF General Hospital in collaboration with the World Pediatrics Project (WPP) and the Pediatrics Assistance League of St. Kitts and Nevis (PALS) concluded its fifth Paediatrics Cardiological Clinic on November 2, 2023. The clinic, a pivotal event in the federation’s healthcare calendar, was facilitated by two highly respected pediatric cardiologists, Dr. Scott Gullquist and Dr. Christopher Chow, from the Children’s Hospital of Richmond, Virginia.
Statement by Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew Regarding Honourable Marsha Henderson’s Hospitalization
My Fellow Citizens and Residents,
I wish to inform the public of the current health status of our esteemed Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, International Transport, Employment and Labour, and Urban Development, The Honourable Marsha Henderson. Last night, the Minister underwent emergency surgery, and I am relieved to report that the procedure was successful.
At this time, I would like to express my well wishes and convey the collective prayers of our Government and the People of Saint Kitts and Nevis for her swift and complete recovery. The Minister has been a dedicated public servant and a driving force behind the development and progress of our nation. Her health and well-being are of utmost importance to us all.
While Minister Henderson is in the process of recuperation, I kindly request that we respect her privacy and that of her family during this period. We understand the concern and care our citizens have for her, but it is crucial that she be allowed the time and space to heal without unnecessary intrusion.
We are fortunate to have a strong and capable team in place, and the work of the Ministries she holds will continue smoothly in her absence. I have full confidence in the competence of our colleagues and the dedication of our public servants to ensure that the vital functions continue without disruption.
I encourage everyone to keep the Hon Marsha Henderson in your thoughts and prayers as she embarks on her journey to recovery. Our collective support and well wishes will undoubtedly contribute to her healing and her return to her duties with renewed strength.
(L-R) Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, International Transport, Employment and Labour and Urban Development, The Honourable Marsha Henderson; and Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew
I wish to inform the public of the current health status of our esteemed Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, International Transport, Employment and Labour, and Urban Development, The Honourable Marsha Henderson. Last night, the Minister underwent emergency surgery, and I am relieved to report that the procedure was successful.
Ministry of Health Announces Promotions in Nursing Leadership
Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 27, 2023 [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce the promotion of several Assistant Nurse Managers to the esteemed position of Nurse Manager within the Institution-Based Health Services.
