Health

Published 9 October 2023

Basseterre

Buckie Got It Media Source

Vector Borne Diseases including Dengue.

The Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis recently experienced an increase in rainfall associated with the passage of Tropical Storm Philippe. Increase in rainfall is often associated with an increase in mosquito vector levels and an increase in risk of spread of mosquito related diseases such as Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has reported an upsurge in laboratory confirmed cases of Dengue in the region and Dengue outbreaks have been reported in three CARPHA member states.

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Published 9 October 2023

Basseterre

Buckie Got It, St Kitts and Nevis

Please click on the pdf link below for a press release from the Ministry of Health Re: Vector-Borne Diseases including Dengue.

https://mcusercontent.com/f9c18edcb5e81ee00df9977e6/files/860e6254-a8f6-cca7-56f5-e69f0c3c08fe/Dengue_Media_Release_October_7_2023.pdf

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Published 3 October 2023

Basseterre

Buckie Got It Media Source

This week is Dyslexia Awareness, from 2nd to 8th October 2023, we will be celebrating individuals with dyslexia from all backgrounds and walks of life.

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Published 2 October 2023

Basseterre

Buckie Got It, St Kitts Nevis News Source

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew Boosts Nursing Education at Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College with Vital Equipment Donation

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, October 2, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – In a commendable display of commitment to advancing healthcare education and improving the quality of healthcare professionals, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, recently spearheaded the donation of crucial equipment to benefit nursing students at the Division of Health Science Nursing Education Department at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC).

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Published 6 September 2023

Basseterre

Buckie Got It, St Kitts Nevis News Source

IMPORTANCE OF THE RENAL CARE HIGHLIGHTED DURING OPEN DAY AT THE JNF GENERAL HOSPITAL’S HEMODIALYSIS UNIT

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 06, 2023 (SKNIS) – On the 10^th anniversary of its inception, the Hemodialysis Unit at the JNF General Hospital opened its doors to the wider public today (Wednesday, September 06), giving citizens and residents an up-close and personal look at the day-to-day operations of this critical arm of healthcare services in St. Kitts and Nevis.

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