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Prime Minister, Cabinet Members Kick Off The Nation’s Blood Donation Drive

Published 11 February 2023
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Prime Minister, Cabinet Members Kick Off The Nation’s Blood Donation Drive

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, February 11, 2023 [Ministry of Health]: Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Dr. Hon. Terrance Drew and members of his cabinet made a powerful statement about the importance of blood donation by visiting the National Blood Bank to donate blood.

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ST. KITTS AND NEVIS HOSTS FIRST NATIONAL CONFERENCE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Published 7 February 2023
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ST. KITTS AND NEVIS HOSTS FIRST NATIONAL CONFERENCE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 07, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Health in St. Kitts is taking concrete steps to further address the rising incidences of NCDs in the Federation with the staging of the first ever National Non-Communicable Diseases Conference taking place at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort from today, February 7-9, 2023.

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New Blood Bank Opening Hours, Campaign Launch Encourages Regular Blood Donation

Published 6 February 2023
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New Blood Bank Opening Hours, Campaign Launch Encourages Regular Blood Donation

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, February 6, 2023 [Ministry of Health]: The Ministry of Health is urging eligible individuals to give blood regularly to help save lives and improve the health of their community.

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SNACK TIME ANIMATION LAUNCH PROMOTES HEALTHY SNACKING AMONG YOUTH

Published 1 February 2023

Basseterre

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SNACK TIME ANIMATION LAUNCH PROMOTES HEALTHY SNACKING AMONG YOUTH.

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Wednesday, February 01, 2023:​ An animation ‘It’s Snack Time’ geared
towards promoting healthy snacking among children was launched on Tuesday, January 31 at the
CUNA Conference Centre. This health conscious initiative was a collaboration between the
Ministry of Education, Curriculum Development Unit, Lake Health Wellbeing and the Republic
of China \ Taiwan ICDF.

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Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Foreign Affairs Visits Hospitals in Havana

Published 31 January 2023

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Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Foreign Affairs Visits Hospitals in Havana

Havana, Cuba (29th January, 2023) – Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, on 26th January, 2023, visited Saint Kitts and Nevis’ nationals who are currently receiving medical treatment at the National Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology (INOR) and La Pradera Hospital in Havana. The Honourable Minister, who was officially welcomed by the staff of both institutions, was accompanied by H.E. Ambassador Verna Mills and Counsellor, Mr. Winston Hanley. The Minister’s visit to Cuba coincided with the V International Conference for World Balance.

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