AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorkforce Boost: St. Kitts and Nevis welcomed 47 trained nurses from Ghana, with Prime Minister Terrance Drew saying the move targets long-standing staffing shortages and aims to improve care standards across hospitals and clinics. Medical Training Pathway: Drew also outlined a new scholarship pathway with Taiwan to send aspiring doctors to study medicine, then return for internship and licensing to strengthen local and regional specialist capacity. Hospital Improvements: A U.S. Embassy delegation visited the Joseph N. France General Hospital, praising improvements and reviewing services for visitors and residents. Community Health Planning: Conaree residents held a consultation on a proposed Health Centre, sharing feedback with Ministry and healthcare stakeholders to shape future public healthcare delivery. Nevis Dialysis Progress: Nevis is advancing its first dedicated dialysis facility at Alexandra Hospital, with a reported US$1.3 million investment and plans for five dialysis stations. Medicinal Cannabis Oversight: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority rolled out a seed-to-sale track-and-trace system to monitor the supply chain and support compliance, alongside opening registration for a Traditional Cultivator Programme. Public Health at Events: The Republic Bank CPL is partnering on free fan health screenings across host venues, offering checks linked to non-communicable diseases.
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