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Basseterre

Published 8 August 2023

St. Kitts and Nevis Ministry of Health Honours Nursing Moms Across the Federation in Recognition of their Breastfeeding Contributions

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis, August 7, 2023 [Ministry of Health] – As a fundamental part of its commitment to infant health and nutrition, the Ministry of Health in St. Kitts and Nevis proudly acknowledged 17 mothers each from every health center across the federation for its ‘Thank a Nursing Mom’ presentations. These individuals received tokens of appreciation for their outstanding support and involvement in promoting and practicing breastfeeding.

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Basseterre

Published 8 August 2023

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Strengthens St. Kitts and Nevis’ Community-Based Health Services Via New Vehicle Handover 

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 7, 2023 [Ministry of Health] – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has generously donated a vehicle to the Ministry of Health of St. Kitts and Nevis. The official handover took place on Friday, August 4th, 2023, at the Newtown Health Center marking a collaborative effort to improve healthcare accessibility and delivery across the island.

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Published 3 August 2023

Basseterre

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Institutional-Based Health Services at the JNF General Hospital Announces New Promotions in Nursing Leadership

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 2, 2023 – The Joseph N France General Hospital (JNF) is excited to announce the promotion of three esteemed Staff Nurses to the position of Assistant Nurse Manager. The promotions come after a rigorous and competitive interview process, which highlighted their vast knowledge, proficiency, and dedication to healthcare.

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Published 1 August 2023

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JNF GENERAL HOSPITAL REACHES NOTABLE MILESTONE IN CATARACT SURGERY

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 1, 2023 [Ministry of Health] – The Eye Clinic at the Joseph N France General Hospital has reached an important milestone by performing over 40 cataract surgeries since May 2023.

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Published 31 July 2023

Basseterre

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STAFF AT JNF ENGAGES IN A SERIES OF TRAINING ON THE PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF DIALYSIS EQUIPMENT

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 31, 2023 (SKNIS):  Dialysis is a life-saving medical procedure that helps people with kidney failure to remove excess waste and fluids from their blood. Against this backdrop, staff members at the Hemodialysis Unit at the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital are currently engaged in a series of training on the proper use of dialysis equipment. 

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