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NATIONAL DRUG COUNCIL EQUIPPING PROFESSIONALS WITH CAPACITY TO EFFECTIVELY TREAT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS IN ADOLESCENTS

Published 15 May 2023

Basseterre

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NATIONAL DRUG COUNCIL EQUIPPING PROFESSIONALS WITH CAPACITY TO EFFECTIVELY TREAT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS IN ADOLESCENTS

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 15, 2023 (SKNIS) – Thirty adolescent treatment professionals in St. Kitts and Nevis are this week engaged in a training programme geared towards equipping them with the tools to identify, assess and treat adolescents with substance use disorders.

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Message from Dr. Rondalyn Dennis-Bradshaw Principal Nursing Officer International Nurses Day 12th May 2023

Published 11 May 2023

Basseterre

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Message from Dr. Rondalyn Dennis-Bradshaw
Principal Nursing Officer
International Nurses Day
12th May 2023

Each year, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) leads the global celebrations for International Nurses Day, which is held on May 12, the anniversary of the birth of nursing trailblazer Florence Nightingale. This year, we join our voices with the rest of the world to salute all nurses for their significant and invaluable service under the theme: “Our Nurses. Our Future.”

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Ministry of Health Recaps, Thanks Partners of International Hand Hygiene Week of Activities

Published 8 May 2023

Basseterre

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Ministry of Health Recaps, Thanks Partners of International Hand Hygiene Week of Activities

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 8, 2023, [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health observed various activities throughout the week of May 1-5 to bring awareness to proper hand hygiene in observance of International Hand Hygiene Day, which fell on May 5th this year. The activities were aimed at promoting the importance of hand hygiene and its role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

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New Medical Specialists Including New Surgeon Begin Patient Care at JNF Hospital

Published 8 May 2023

Basseterre

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New Medical Specialists Including New Surgeon Begin Patient Care at JNF Hospital

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 8, 2023, [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce that three highly skilled Cuban medical specialists and a distinguished surgeon have commenced their duties today at the JNF General Hospital.

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Ministry of Health Aware of Complaints, Takes Steps To Efficiently Address Concerns

Published 8 May 2023

Basseterre

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Ministry of Health Aware of Complaints, Takes Steps To Efficiently Address Concerns

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 8, 2023, [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health is aware of various complaints coming from persons who access the Joseph N France General Hospital.

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