AGP Executive Report

Health Systems Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis is moving ahead with stronger health planning, starting data entry into a Centralised Health Workforce Database (CHWD+) with PAHO/WHO support, to help the Ministry make better, evidence-based decisions. Digital Health: The National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS) has been deployed at the Joseph N. France General Hospital, aiming to modernise records and improve patient-centred care. Home Health & Sanitation: The National Housing Corporation is now accepting applications for home sanitary upgrades, with support routed through the Ministry of Housing and Human Settlement in Basseterre. School Nutrition Relief: The 2026 Back-to-School Voucher Programme is underway, offering EC$250 per eligible child to ease costs for uniforms, supplies and other school needs. Wellness Focus: The Ministry of Health is preparing for Caribbean Wellness Month in September, with activities encouraging people to move more, eat well and rest better. Public Health Education: CXC is flagging rising exam absenteeism and irregularities, warning that missed exam components can cost students their chance to be graded. Drought Watch: A drought warning is expected to last through November as rainfall remains far below normal, with El Niño cited as a key driver. Community Support: The Elevate Program donated to help cover medical expenses for Kentab Tyson ahead of surgery. Agriculture & Food Security: Coconut seedlings were distributed to farmers to rebuild local production, supported by CARDI, with training on propagation and pest management.

Digital Health Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis has deployed the National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS) at JNF General Hospital, moving beyond paper records toward a more integrated, patient-centred system. Health Workforce Planning: PAHO/WHO and the Ministry of Health are supporting data entry into the Centralised Health Workforce Database (CHWD+), helping standardise health staffing information for better planning. Home Sanitation Support: The National Housing Corporation is accepting applications for sanitary upgrades to make homes safer and healthier. Caribbean Wellness Month: The Health Ministry is gearing up for September’s Caribbean Wellness Month with activities focused on movement, healthy eating, rest, and illness prevention. Back-to-School Relief: The 2026 Back-to-School Voucher Programme is underway, offering EC$250 per eligible child to ease school costs. Drought Watch: A drought warning is expected to last through November as rainfall remains far below normal, urging vigilance and water conservation. Nevis Energy Push: Nevis has made a US$5.9M down payment to begin geothermal drilling, aiming to strengthen long-term energy options. Radiation Safety Training: Professionals across the region are training to better manage radiation-related risks, supporting safer healthcare and research. Youth Financial Wellness: The Joy Project delivered financial literacy sessions for young girls as part of the Girls Illuminated St. Kitts and Nevis Health and Wellness Program.

Digital Health Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis has deployed the National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS) at JNF General Hospital, part of a push to modernise care and improve patient-centred services. Workforce Planning: PAHO/WHO praised the start of data entry into the Centralised Health Workforce Database (CHWD+), with a technical mission supporting full operationalisation. Home Health Support: The National Housing Corporation and Housing Ministry are now accepting applications for sanitary upgrades to make homes safer and healthier. School Cost Relief: The 2026 Back-to-School Voucher Programme is underway, offering EC$250 per eligible child to ease uniform and supplies costs. Public Health Focus: The Health Ministry is gearing up for Caribbean Wellness Month in September, with activities promoting movement, healthy eating, rest, and illness prevention. Water & Health Risk: Drought conditions continue into the wet season, with officials urging vigilance and water conservation. Community Care: The Elevate Program donated to help Kentab Tyson cover medical expenses ahead of surgery. Training & Safety: A regional radiation protection training programme is building local capacity to manage radiation-related risks. Agriculture for Resilience: Coconut seedlings were distributed to farmers, with training on propagation and pest control.

Home Health & Safety: NHC St. Kitts is now accepting applications for home sanitary upgrades, aiming to help households make their homes safer and healthier, with submissions at the Ministry of Housing and Human Settlement (Neville’s Building, Lime Kiln Development, Basseterre). Digital Health Upgrade: The Ministry of Health has deployed the National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS) at JNF General Hospital, part of a wider push to modernise care and move beyond paper records. Health Workforce Planning: PAHO/WHO has praised St. Kitts and Nevis for starting data entry into the Centralised Health Workforce Database (CHWD+), supported by the Pandemic Fund project. Community Wellness Focus: The Health Ministry is preparing for Caribbean Wellness Month in September, with activities encouraging people to move more, eat well, rest adequately, and better understand health to prevent illness. Radiation Safety Training: Professionals across the region are taking a six-month radiation protection course via UWI STAR, building local capacity to manage ionising radiation risks. Water & Health Watch: Drought conditions continue, with officials urging vigilance and water conservation through the wet season. Youth Empowerment: The Joy Project ran financial literacy sessions for young girls as part of the Girls Illuminated St. Kitts & Nevis Health and Wellness Program. Medicinal Cannabis Pathway: SKNMCA opened registration for a Traditional Cultivator Programme orientation (Aug 20–22) to train residents entering the regulated medicinal cannabis sector.

Radiation Safety Training: A new six-month regional course is training 12 professionals to better safeguard countries from radiation-related risks, addressing a long-standing Caribbean gap in specialised radiation protection skills. Digital Health Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis has deployed the National Digital Health Information System at JNF General Hospital, moving beyond paper records to a more integrated, patient-centred approach. Workforce Planning Boost: PAHO/WHO and the Pandemic Fund-backed mission has begun data collection for the Centralised Health Workforce Database (CHWD+), helping strengthen health workforce planning. Health Promotion Focus: The Ministry of Health is gearing up for Caribbean Wellness Month in September, with activities encouraging people to move more, eat well, rest adequately, and learn how to prevent illness. Household Support: The 2026 Back-to-School Voucher Programme launches with EC$250 per eligible child to ease costs for uniforms and supplies. Water & Drought Watch: Drought conditions continue into the wet season, with rainfall far below normal and officials urging vigilance and water conservation. Community Care Donation: The Elevate Program donated funds to Kentab Tyson to help cover medical expenses ahead of surgery. Women’s Wellness via Money Skills: The Joy Project and Girls Illuminated delivered financial literacy sessions for young girls as part of a broader health and wellness empowerment effort.

Healthcare & Data Systems: St. Kitts and Nevis has deployed the National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS) at JNF General Hospital, part of a wider push to modernise care and make services more integrated and patient-centred. Workforce Planning: PAHO/WHO has praised the Ministry of Health’s start of data entry into the Centralised Health Workforce Database (CHWD+), with a technical mission supporting the move from setup to full operations. Public Health Promotion: The Health Ministry is gearing up for Caribbean Wellness Month in September, focusing on moving more, eating well, resting adequately, and learning how to prevent illness. Community Support: The Elevate Program donated to Kentab Tyson to help cover medical expenses ahead of upcoming surgery. Household Relief: The Government launched a 2026 Back-to-School Voucher Programme, providing EC$250 per eligible child for school costs. Environment & Health Risk: Drought conditions continue through November, with rainfall far below normal—raising concerns for water conservation and health impacts. Local Agriculture: Coconut seedlings were distributed to farmers to help revive local production, supported by CARDI. Wellness Abroad: St. Kitts and Nevis debuted at I Am Caribbeing Open Streets in Brooklyn, featuring a health and wellness corner.

Health & Wellness Programming: The Ministry of Health is gearing up for September’s Caribbean Wellness Month with federation-wide activities focused on moving more, eating well, getting adequate rest, and learning practical ways to prevent illness. Digital Health: St. Kitts and Nevis has deployed the National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS) at JNF General Hospital, part of a broader push to modernise care and make services more integrated and patient-centred. Health Workforce Planning: PAHO/WHO has praised the start of data entry into the Centralised Health Workforce Database (CHWD+), supporting stronger planning for the health workforce. Water & Health Risk: Drought conditions are continuing through at least November, with rainfall far below normal—an alert for vigilance and water conservation. Household Support: The Government launched a 2026 Back-to-School Voucher Programme, providing EC$250 per eligible child to ease school costs. Community & Prevention: The new ambulance fleet investment (over EC$2 million) aims to improve emergency response and save more lives. Agriculture for Resilience: Coconut seedlings were distributed to farmers to help revive local production and strengthen food security.

Back-to-School Support: The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis launched its 2026 Back-to-School Voucher Programme, providing EC$250 per eligible child for uniforms, supplies and other school needs from Aug. 17 to Dec. 31, 2026. Health System Upgrade: PAHO/WHO and the Ministry of Health marked progress on workforce planning with the start of data entry into the Centralised Health Workforce Database (CHWD+), built on DHIS2. Digital Care at JNF Hospital: The Ministry also deployed the National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS) at Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital, aiming for a more integrated, patient-centred system beyond paper records. Emergency Care Investment: Prime Minister Drew highlighted EC$2 million spent over four years on a new ambulance fleet to strengthen emergency response. Community Wellness & Youth Empowerment: The Joy Project ran financial literacy sessions for girls as part of the Girls Illuminated Health and Wellness effort, pairing practical money skills with empowerment. Environment & Health Risk: Drought conditions are persisting into the wet season, with officials urging vigilance and water conservation.

Household Relief: The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is keeping pressure off families with a 2026 Back-to-School Voucher Programme, offering EC$250 per eligible child; applications opened Aug. 17 and run until Dec. 31, 2026. Health Workforce Planning: PAHO/WHO has praised the Ministry of Health’s push to operationalise the Centralised Health Workforce Database (CHWD+), with data entry starting as a technical mission supports the move from system build to full use. Digital Healthcare Upgrade: The National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS) has been deployed at Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital, part of a wider effort to modernise records and improve patient-centred care. Hospital Comfort Boost: PM Dr. Terrance Drew reopened the refurbished JNF Private Ward after EC$400,000 in upgrades, including 15 private rooms, new equipment, improved bathrooms, air-conditioning, and a buzzer system. Medicinal Cannabis Pathway: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority opened registration for a Traditional Cultivator Programme orientation (Aug. 20–22) to prepare residents for the regulated medicinal cannabis sector. Community Wellness & Youth Empowerment: The Joy Project delivered financial literacy sessions for young girls through the Girls Illuminated St. Kitts and Nevis Health and Wellness Program, led by Davinia Tomlinson. Energy Cost Concerns: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley warned that indefinite fuel subsidies aren’t sustainable amid Middle East-driven shipping disruptions and rising costs. Geothermal Progress: The Nevis Electricity Company has made a US$5.9M down payment to begin geothermal drilling preparations on Nevis.

Digital Health Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis has deployed the National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS) at Joseph N. France General Hospital, moving beyond paper records toward a more integrated, patient-centred system. Workforce Planning Boost: PAHO/WHO and the Pandemic Fund-backed mission has begun data collection for the Centralised Health Workforce Database (CHWD+), helping the Ministry of Health operationalise standardised workforce planning. Hospital Comfort & Care: The refurbished Private Ward at JNF General Hospital has reopened after EC$400,000 in upgrades, including 15 private rooms, improved bathrooms, air-conditioning, and a new buzzer system. Emergency Response Investment: Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew says more than EC$2 million has gone into a new ambulance fleet over four years to strengthen emergency care. Energy Costs & Health: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley warned that rising fuel and living costs from the Middle East conflict are pressuring governments, but said endless subsidies could bankrupt the country. Local Health Pathways: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority opened registration for a Traditional Cultivator Programme orientation (Aug 20–22) to support regulated medicinal cannabis cultivation.

Digital Health Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis has deployed the National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS) at Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital, moving beyond paper records toward a more integrated, patient-centred system. Emergency Care Investment: Prime Minister Terrance Drew says the country has put more than EC$2 million into a new ambulance fleet over the past four years to strengthen emergency response. Hospital Comfort & Care: The refurbished JNF General Hospital Private Ward has reopened after EC$400,000+ in upgrades, including 15 private rooms, improved bathrooms, air-conditioning, and a new buzzer system. Workforce Planning Boost: A Centralised Health Workforce Database (CHWD+) is now entering operationalisation, with PAHO/WHO support, to standardise health workforce data for better planning. Nursing Reinforcements: St. Kitts and Nevis welcomed 47 trained nurses from Ghana under the Ghana Labour Exchange Programme to ease staffing pressure across hospitals and clinics. Women’s Wellness & Empowerment: The Joy Project delivered financial literacy sessions for girls as part of the Girls Illuminated St. Kitts & Nevis Health and Wellness Program, pairing money skills with confidence-building. Youth & Health Future: The OECS unveiled a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032 with UNICEF support, aiming to protect and empower children across the region.

Digital Health Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis has deployed the National Digital Health Information System at JNF General Hospital, aiming for a more integrated, patient-centred system beyond paper records. Hospital Comfort & Care: PM Terrance Drew reopened the refurbished Private Ward at JNF after more than EC$400,000 in upgrades, including 15 private rooms, improved bathrooms, air-conditioning, and a new buzzer system. Nursing Workforce Boost: The Federation welcomed 47 trained nurses from Ghana to work across hospitals and clinics for two years, easing pressure on local staff and improving nurse-to-patient ratios. Health Workforce Planning: A mission is underway to operationalise a Centralised Health Workforce Database and Dashboard of Indicators (CHWD+) to strengthen planning and pandemic readiness. Youth Financial Wellness: The Joy Project ran financial literacy sessions for young girls as part of the Girls Illuminated St. Kitts & Nevis Health and Wellness Program, teaching practical money habits. Agriculture for Resilience: Coconut seedlings were distributed to farmers with hands-on training on propagation, agronomy, and pest and disease management to support food security and local livelihoods.

Digital 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.

Digital Health Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis has successfully deployed the National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS) at Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital, with officials saying it’s more than replacing paper records and is meant to support a more integrated, patient-centred system. Hospital Care Improvements: Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew reopened the refurbished Private Ward at JNF General Hospital after more than EC$400,000 in upgrades, including 15 private rooms, improved bathrooms, air-conditioning, and a new buzzer system to speed nurse-to-patient communication. Workforce Strengthening: The Federation welcomed 47 trained nurses from Ghana under the Ghana Labour Exchange Programme, aiming to ease pressure on local staff, improve nurse-to-patient ratios, and strengthen care across hospitals and clinics. Health Workforce Planning Tools: A mission is underway to operationalise St. Kitts and Nevis’ Centralised Health Workforce Database and Dashboard of Indicators (CHWD+), built on DHIS2, to improve workforce planning and decision-making. Community Wellness & Prevention: The Joy Project and Girls Illuminated ran a financial literacy session for young girls as part of a broader health and wellness empowerment effort. Local Food Resilience: Coconut seedlings were distributed to farmers across St. Kitts, alongside training on propagation, agronomy, and pest and disease management to boost local production. Child Well-Being Policy: OECS launched a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032 with UNICEF support, using a whole-of-the-child approach focused on protecting and empowering children across the region. Medicinal Cannabis Pathway: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority opened registration for a Traditional Cultivator Programme orientation (Aug 20–22) to help residents transition from informal cultivation into the regulated medicinal cannabis sector.

Digital Health Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis has deployed the National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS) at Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital, with officials saying it goes beyond replacing paper records to support a more integrated, patient-centred system. Emergency Care Investment: Prime Minister Terrance Drew says the Federation has put more than EC$2 million into a new ambulance fleet over four years to strengthen emergency response. Hospital Comfort & Care: The refurbished JNF General Hospital Private Ward has reopened after a EC$400,000+ upgrade, adding 15 private rooms, improved bathrooms, air-conditioning, TVs, and a new buzzer system. Workforce Strengthening: St. Kitts and Nevis welcomed 47 nurses from Ghana under the Ghana Labour Exchange Programme, aiming to ease pressure on local staff and improve nurse-to-patient ratios. Health Workforce Planning: A mission is operationalising a Centralised Health Workforce Database and Dashboard of Indicators (CHWD+) to improve planning and pandemic preparedness. Regional Child Well-Being: The OECS, with UNICEF support, unveiled a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032 built on a whole-of-the-child approach. Community Health Planning: Residents attended a consultation on the proposed Conaree Health Centre, sharing feedback to shape local public healthcare services. Youth Empowerment: The Joy Project delivered financial literacy for girls through the Girls Illuminated St. Kitts & Nevis Health and Wellness programme, pairing money skills with empowerment.

Digital Health Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis has successfully deployed the National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS) at Joseph N. France General Hospital, moving beyond paper records toward a more integrated, patient-centred system. Hospital Comfort & Care: The refurbished JNF General Hospital private ward has reopened after a more than EC$400,000 upgrade, adding 15 private rooms, improved bathrooms, air-conditioning, TVs and a new buzzer system. Emergency Response Investment: Prime Minister Terrance Drew says the Ministry of Health has put over EC$2 million into a new ambulance fleet to strengthen emergency care and save more lives. Workforce Strengthening: St. Kitts and Nevis welcomed 47 trained nurses from Ghana to ease staffing pressure across hospitals and clinics, while officials continue pushing for better nurse-to-patient ratios. Health Planning Data: A mission is underway to operationalise the Centralised Health Workforce Database and Dashboard of Indicators (CHWD+) to improve workforce planning and pandemic readiness. Child Well-Being Policy: OECS, with UNICEF support, unveiled a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032 built on a whole-of-the-child approach. Community Input: Residents in Conaree took part in a consultation on a proposed Conaree Health Centre, shaping local public healthcare plans. Youth Wellness & Empowerment: The Joy Project delivered financial literacy for girls through the Girls Illuminated St. Kitts & Nevis Health and Wellness Program.