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Nevis Reports Decrease in Annual HIV Incidence,…
NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS – The Ministry of Health in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Health Promotion, Health Information Unit (HIU) has reported a continued decrease in the annual incidence of HIV…
Nevis to launch Phase 2 of the Nevis component of…
It was a truly special day as we joined the Department of Gender Affairs - Nevis to launch Phase 2 of the Nevis component of our Menstrual Health Education Project. It was inspiring to stand alongside…
Community Calendar/Notice
The general public is hereby advised that the Gingerland Dental Unit will be closed on Friday, January 31st 2025 This closure facilitates the rollout of a monthly deep cleaning schedule for all Public…
Ministry of Education Takes Proactive Measures to…
NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS - The Ministry of Education in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is taking decisive action in response to a recent outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, which has seen…
Effective Ways to Cope With The 2025 Flu
The 2025 flu season has been one of the worst we have seen in recent years, with many people falling ill and experiencing severe symptoms that lead to hospitalizations. It is essential to stay…
Outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis – The Ministry of Health wishes to inform the public of the Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) outbreak affecting the early childhood sector. The Ministry of Health…
NIA Ministry of Health Issues Statement on Recent…
NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS -The following is a press statement from the Ministry of Health Department in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA): The Ministry of Health is aware of concerns raised by recent…
Men on Nevis Urged to Take Advantage of Urology…
NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS - Men in Nevis are being encouraged to take advantage of a free prostate screening clinic being offered by Urology Associates on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The annual event,…
Living Longer Can Mean More Dementia but There Are…
Source: Loop Caribbean About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060, roughly double today’s toll, researchers reported Monday. That estimate is based on a new study that…
New Ambulance Fleet Set to Arrive In St. Kitts And…
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): A new fleet of ambulances is on the way to St. Kitts and Nevis as the government continues to take extraordinary measures to improve healthcare. The five emergency…
Mental Health and Wellness of The Nation’s Youth…
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (SKNIS) – Throughout the upcoming year 2025, the Department of Youth Empowerment will look to expand its mental health awareness campaign among the nation’s youth, building on…
Construction of New JNF Smart Hospital Set to…
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (PMO) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is pleased to announce significant progress on the development of the new JNF Smart Hospital, which is set to begin…
“A New Era of Healthcare in St. Kitts and Nevis” –…
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis (PMO) – Prime Minister and Minister of Health et al., the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Health and the Public Works…
Nevis HPU informs of Temporary Suspension of HIV…
NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS - The following is a public notice from the Nevis Health Promotion Unit: The Health Promotion Unit wishes to inform the public that HIV rapid testing services at the Unit are…
BVI Hosts OECS Meeting on Affordable Medicine for…
Source: BVI News.Com For the first time, the British Virgin Islands hosted the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Pool Procurement Services (PPS) meeting to discuss improving access to…