Health

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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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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Published 23 May 2023

Basseterre

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HEARTS in the Americas Initiative to Provide Increased Cardiovascular Support in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, May 23, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO): One of the major initiatives that will be undertaken by the Ministry of Health within the coming months is the implementation of the HEARTS Initiative.

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Published 22 May 2023

Bassterre

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MINISTRY OF HEALTH STARTS HEALTHY ‘HEARTS’ INITIATIVE

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 22, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Health has started what is called the HEARTS initiative, which is an initiative spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO) involving various global actors, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States (CDC) and the Initiative Resolve to Save Lives, among other global actors. HEARTS in the Americas is an initiative of the countries, led by the Ministries of Health with the participation of local stakeholders with the technical cooperation of PAHO (Pan American Health Organization).

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Basseterre

Published 22  May 2023

Ministry of Health Announces Resumption of Eye Surgeries at JNF General Hospital

Basseterre, St, Kitts, May 22, 2023 [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce that eye surgeries will officially resume at JNF General Hospital, effective Tuesday, 23^rd May 2023. This marks a significant milestone as eye surgeries have not been carried out at the hospital since 2022 due to various equipment malfunctions.

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