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This country’s capacity to respond to public health threats in the Tourism Sector is being strengthened with the launch of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism and Health Program.   Several officials from the Ministries of Health and Tourism and other stakeholders attended the launching ceremony at the Beachcombers Hotel Conference Room.   Medical…

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment has declared war on Diabetes in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.   This is according to Portfolio Minister, St. Clair Prince, as he addressed a Diabetes Symposium and Fair on Wednesday at Heritage Square, to commemorate World Diabetes Day.   He said Diabetes is ranked as one…

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Diabetes and Hypertension Association is continuing to raise awareness about the impact of diabetes on person’s health.   The Association hosted a Diabetes Fair and Symposium at Heritage Square yesterday to commemorate World Diabetes Day, with the theme “Access to Diabetes Care”.   Minister of Heath, Wellness and the…

Two Ambulances were handed over to the Government on Monday as part of its thrust to improve the delivery of healthcare services in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.   A representative from the Maria Holder Memorial Trust on Monday presented the ambulance keys to Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves at a ceremony at the Modern…

Another Quick Impact Project, namely the, The Glenside Community Restoration Project was officially opened yesterday in the community of Marriaqua. The Quick Impact Project a collaborative agreement between St Vincent and the Grenadines and he Government of the Republic of India, was signed in 2019 to fund the completion four projects at a cost of…

As part of their visit to the Caribbean region, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad…

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Efforts are continuing by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment to fully integrate Mental Health into the Primary Healthcare services here. This is according to Minister of Health, St. Clair Prince, in response to a question from Opposition Senator Shevern John in the last sitting of Parliament. He outlined measures being taken to…

Several Health Care Facilities will soon be constructed here, as Government continues efforts to enhance the delivery of healthcare services in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.   As part of these efforts, the South Rivers Health Centre Project Loan Authorization Bill was passed in Parliament on Thursday.   In tabling the Bill, Minister of Finance…

Minister of Health, St. Clair Prince has condemned the brutal attack on a Cuban Doctor, which occurred in Kingstown on Saturday.   According to reports, Dr. Alfredo Batista Salgado, who is the District Medical Officer for Marriaqua, was attacked while returning home from the Fantastic Friday event at Victoria Park.   Minister Prince said on…