AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHospital Care Upgrade: The Nevis Island Administration, partnering with Renal Dynamics and private sector supporters, is moving ahead with Alexandra Hospital’s first dedicated dialysis facility (US$1.3m), set to hold five stations for up to 20 patients by the third quarter. Stadium Health Checks: CPL is teaming up with regional health authorities and NGOs to offer free fan screenings at all eight host venues, including blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI, urinalysis and PSA testing, as part of the fight against non-communicable diseases. Obesity Treated as a Condition: Health officials are urging residents to see obesity as a medical diagnosis, citing WHO estimates that adult obesity in St. Kitts and Nevis sits at 45.6%. Diagnostics Boost: A new MRI facility at Joseph N. France General Hospital is nearing completion, aiming to cut overseas referrals and speed up early detection of serious illnesses. Water Security Push: PM Drew highlighted progress on the Basseterre Desalination Plant, designed for 24-hour water access for about 70% of the population. Community Health Access: PM Drew invited Conaree residents to a consultation on the proposed Conaree Health Centre on Aug. 6.
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