Published 14 September 2017
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IFRC concern about vector and waterborne diseases in St.
Kitts and Nevis, other islands impacted by Hurricane Irma
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, 13TH SEPTEMBER 2017 – The International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) said although St. Kitts and Nevis suffered relatively minor damages, in comparison to other Caribbean islands, “concerns have been raised about the risk of vector and waterborne diseases.”
Published 1 September 2017
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Announcement:
The People’s Action Movement, PAM, is having its Annual 8 Mile Charity Walk on Saturday 9th September, starting at 5 a.m. The Walk will begin in Sandy Point and will culminate in Saddlers. Breakfast will be served at the beginning of the Walk and refuel stops will be made along the route. It’s a healthy-fun Walk, so bring along your friends and the entire family to the PAM Annual Charity Walk.
Published 29 August 2017
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Rouge state or banana republic? Douglas wants answers to unethical herpes testing scandal
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, AUGUST 29TH 2017 – Leader of the Opposition, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas said Tuesday that the use of St. Kitts and Nevis to conduct tests of a vaccine to cure herpes not only raises ethical questions but promotes the nation in the international community as a rogue state or a banana republic.
Published 28 August 2017
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Patrick Martin said he was not aware
of the herpes vaccine testing in 2016
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, AUGUST 28TH 2017 – Dr. Patrick Martin, who was Chief Medical Officer from October 1st 2004 to 16th June 2016 said Monday he was not aware of a herpes vaccine trial in St. Kitts and Nevis during that period.
Media reports in the United States state that St. Kitts and Nevis was involved in an off-shore testing of an experimental herpes vaccine from April to August in 2016.
Published 28 August 2017
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Johns Hopkins says testing of an experimental herpes vaccine in St. Kitts from April to August in 2016 ‘unethical’
WASHINGTON DC, AUGUST 27TH 2017 – News that St. Kitts and Nevis was involved in the off-shore testing of an experimental herpes vaccine is being reported in the United States.
The report raises questions as to whether the Timothy Harris-led Team Unity administration was aware of the project, the dates of which coincide with an illegal and ethical stem cell programme abruptly halted by the sitting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Patrick Martin when he learnt of the project, which he was unaware of. Martin was immediately removed from his post and sent on pre-retirement leave by the Timothy Harris Government.
