Health

Prqevention of Mosquito bites and Mosquito-borne diseases

Published 12 October 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source 

Prqevention of Mosquito bites and Mosquito-borne diseases

Since the passage of the storms, you would have noticed an increase in the number of mosquitoes. This is due to the increase in breeding sites. There has been some work by the local public health and environmental agency to have communities sprayed, you too need to do your part to safeguard yourself and your pets. Mosquito bites are bothersome enough, but when you consider risks, like getting sick with Zika, dengue, or chikungunya, it’s important that you choose an insect repellent that works well and that you feel comfortable regularly using.

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IFRC concern about vector and waterborne diseases in St. Kitts and Nevis, other islands impacted by Hurricane Irma

Published 14 September 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source 

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.”

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The People’s Action Movement

Published 1 September 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

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.

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Rouge state or banana republic? Douglas wants answers to unethical  herpes testing scandal

Published 29 August 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source 

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.

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Patrick Martin said he was not aware of the herpes vaccine testing in 2016

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.

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