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Ju’Niyah traveled yesterday to Barbados to undergo 10 months of medical treatment and chemotherapy at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Published 16 October 2022

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In keeping with our new plan, funding was approved for medical treatment for the first patient from the children’s health program, Pediatric Assistance League of St. Kitts and Nevis (PALS), since our government took office. Ju’Niyah traveled yesterday to Barbados to undergo 10 months of medical treatment and chemotherapy at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

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Three Police Officers in Division ‘C’ (Nevis) – Inspector Reynold Meyers, Sergeant Jason Audain and Constable Glenville Nisbett – were awarded for their sterling contribution over the years to the Mental Health Unit

Published 14 October 2022

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As part of activities to mark World Mental Health Day this week, three (3) Police Officers in Division ‘C’ (Nevis) – Inspector Reynold Meyers, Sergeant Jason Audain and Constable Glenville Nisbett – were awarded for their sterling contribution over the years to the Mental Health Unit in a brief ceremony at the Gender Affairs Conference Room in Charlestown. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Mrs. Shelisa Martin-Clarke distributed the awards to the Officers. This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day was “Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority”.

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Prime Minister Hon Dr Terrance Drew convened an inter-ministerial meeting to discuss existing institutional challenges and potential legislative amendments to improve the prevention and detection of domestic violence

Published 14 October 2022

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Following the surge in domestic violence incidents within the past few weeks, I convened an inter-ministerial meeting to discuss existing institutional challenges and potential legislative amendments to improve the prevention and detection of such incidents.

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MINISTRY OF HEALTH MOVES SWIFTLY TO RECTIFY CHALLENGE AT THE HAEMODIALYSIS UNIT

Published 14 October 2022

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MINISTRY OF HEALTH MOVES SWIFTLY TO RECTIFY CHALLENGE AT THE HAEMODIALYSIS UNIT

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 14, 2022 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Health, under the guidance of Prime Minister and Minister of Health the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, took quick actions today, Friday, October 14, 2022, to ensure that a challenge that affected the work being carried out at the Haemodialysis Unit at the Joseph N. France General Hospital was rectified. 

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PRIME MINISTER DR. DREW PLEASED WITH IMPROVEMENT IN THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE AT THE POGSON MEDICAL CENTER

PRIME MINISTER DR. DREW PLEASED WITH IMPROVEMENT IN THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE AT THE POGSON MEDICAL CENTER

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 14, 2022 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew noted his satisfaction with the improved working conditions that now exist at the Pogson Medical Center as a result of recent changes made at the facility that serves Sandy Point and the surrounding communities. 

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