AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Health Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis has deployed the National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS) at Joseph N. France General Hospital, aiming for a more integrated, patient-centred system beyond paper records. Emergency Care Investment: Prime Minister Terrance Drew says the government has put over EC$2 million into a new ambulance fleet to strengthen emergency response. Hospital Comfort & Care: The refurbished Private Ward at JNF General Hospital has reopened after more than EC$400,000 in upgrades, including 15 private rooms and improved patient and staff facilities. Workforce Strengthening: St. Kitts and Nevis welcomed 47 nurses from Ghana under the Ghana Labour Exchange Programme to ease pressure on local teams and improve nurse-to-patient ratios. Health Workforce Planning: A mission is underway to operationalise the Centralised Health Workforce Database and Dashboard of Indicators (CHWD+) to support better planning and pandemic readiness. Youth Wellness & Empowerment: The Joy Project and Girls Illuminated ran financial literacy sessions for girls as part of the Girls Illuminated St. Kitts & Nevis Health and Wellness Program, teaching practical money habits and future planning. Agriculture for Resilience: Coconut seedlings were distributed to farmers in St. Kitts, with training on propagation, agronomy, and pest and disease management. Child Well-Being Policy: OECS launched a regional child policy and strategic plan for 2026–2032 with UNICEF support, using a whole-of-the-child approach focused on protection and rights.
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