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Ministry of Health Reminds the Public of Blood Giving Procedures and Encourages Community Support

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Basseterre

Published 27 May 2023

Ministry of Health Reminds the Public of Blood Giving Procedures and Encourages Community Support


Basseterre, St. Kitts May 27, 2023 [Ministry of Health] — The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Joseph N France General Hospital Blood Bank, wishes to remind the public about the importance of blood donation and urges individuals to find the time to give back to our community.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WELCOMES NEW VET

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Basseterre

Published 26 May 2023

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WELCOMES NEW VETERINARIAN


(Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 25, 2023):
The Department of Agriculture, St. Kitts welcomed its new Veterinarian, Dr. Kofi Sylvester on Wednesday, 24th May 2023. Dr. Sylvester immediately assumes the role of Veterinary Officer in the Veterinary Services Unit.
He was born on the island of Tobago, the sister Isle of the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The second of two children, Dr. Sylvester’s love for agriculture began in his early years while spending time with his father who worked as an agricultural foreman at the island’s Farm School.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE JOSEPH N FRANCE GENERAL HOSPITAL

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Basseterre

Published 26 May 2023

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE
JOSEPH N FRANCE GENERAL HOSPITAL

The Ministry of Health, Government of St. Kitts and Nevis invites Professional Security Services businesses or companies to submit a tender to deliver first class security service at the Joseph N. France General Hospital.  The Joseph N. France General Hospital is the Federation’s leading public healthcare institution providing healthcare services to the citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis.

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TRANSFORMATION OF THE HEALTH SECTOR CONTINUES AS CATARACT SURGERIES RESUME AFTER NEARLY A YEAR

Published 24 May 2023

Basseterre

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TRANSFORMATION OF THE HEALTH SECTOR CONTINUES AS CATARACT SURGERIES RESUME AFTER NEARLY A YEAR

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 24, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has expressed his satisfaction in the recent transformation that has been taking place across the health sector and highlighted the recent resumption of cataract surgeries at the Joseph N. France General Hospital. This service was suspended at the hospital for almost a year because of poorly maintained medical equipment.  

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Two Cataract Surgeries Completed at JNF General Hospital

Published 23 May 2023

Basseterre

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Two Cataract Surgeries Completed at JNF General Hospital Marking a Milestone in Eyecare Services

Basseterre, St. Kitts May 23, 2023 [Ministry of Health] –The Management of the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital is thrilled to announce the successful completion of two cataract surgeries this morning, Tuesday May 23, 2023, signalling a long-awaited resumption of eye surgeries at our largest health institution. This achievement represents a significant step towards alleviating the burden on our healthcare system and addressing the sizable waiting which currently stands at over 200 individuals.

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