AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNational Testing Day: St. Kitts and Nevis marked National Testing Day at Independence Square with free screenings and support, including HIV screening, blood sugar and blood pressure checks, height/weight measurements, nutrition counselling, mental health support, and dental services—aimed at early detection and healthier routines. UN Health & Resilience: Acting Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley told the UN General Assembly that St. Kitts and Nevis is moving from plans to action under its Sustainable Island State Agenda, highlighting solar-powered desalination, expanded 24-hour water access, and renewable energy progress. Pandemic Preparedness: Hanley also co-led UN calls for stronger pandemic prevention and response—better early detection, sustainable financing, and fair access to vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments. Sickle Cell Push: St. Kitts and Nevis joined the OneSCD global partnership launch, with partners urging coordinated, measurable scale-up of sickle cell care through country-led health systems. Local Lab Upgrade: The JNF General Hospital laboratory is preparing for international accreditation with PAHO/WHO support, strengthening quality systems for more reliable testing and disease surveillance.
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