Health

Published 1 September, 2025

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DR. DENZIL DOUGLAS HONOURED FOR TRANSFORMATIVE CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP WITH SCHOOL RENAMING 

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 01, 2025 (SKNIS): In recognition of his tireless efforts to expand access to quality education and uplift the people of Constituency Six, the Saddlers Secondary School was officially renamed the Dr. Denzil Llewellyn Douglas Secondary School at the start of the new academic year on Monday, 01 September 2025. The renaming honours the enduring legacy of Senior Minister and Parliamentary Representative, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, whose vision and advocacy brought the school into being.

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Published 1 September, 2025

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Prime Minister Drew Confirms Five Brand-New Toyota Ambulances to Arrive in St. Kitts and Nevis by October 2025

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, September 1, 2025 (PMO) —Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has confirmed that five brand-new Toyota ambulances are set to arrive in the Federation by the end of October 2025, significantly strengthening the country’s capacity to deliver timely and reliable emergency medical services.

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Published  15 August 2025

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Health Ministry strengthens healthcare response capabilities with delivery of two ambulances

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 15, 2025 (JNF Hospital Communications) — With the delivery, at the JNF General Hospital, of two ambulances on Thursday August 14, the Ministry of Health has taken an important step in strengthening its healthcare response capabilities and ensuring timely, reliable emergency medical transport for citizens and residents.

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Published  14 August 2025

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Baby Friendly accreditation by PAHO: JNF General Hospital unveils mural

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 14, 2025 (JNF Hospital Communications) — To serve as a reminder of its unwavering support for mother and child, and its having been Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) certified, the Joseph Nathaniel France (JNF) General Hospital has unveiled a ‘Baby-Friendly’ mural at the maternity ward.

“We are pleased to have this mural that is showcasing the fact that not only are we a baby friendly hospital, but we also promote breastfeeding which is one of the key components which allowed us to become a baby friendly hospital in the first place,” underscored Director of Health Institutions within the Ministry of Health, Dr Jenson Morton.

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Published 11 August 2025

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UK Certified Midwife praises maternity care services at JNF General Hospital

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 11, 2025 (JNF Hospital Communications) — Maternity services offered at the Joseph Nathaniel France (JNF) General Hospital in Basseterre are empowering in supportive care, and midwives and matrons have come in for high praise from one of their own, United Kingdom certified midwife who has roots in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.   

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