There are no confirmed cases of Leprosy in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. This was revealed by Health Promotion Officer in the Ministry of Health, Shanika John, while speaking to NBC News this morning. She was speaking in light of the presence of the disease in neighbouring Islands. John says the…
There are still cases of COVID19 being recorded in St Vincent and the Grenadines, however, the numbers are not as high as they were during peak pandemic times. Speaking on NBC Radio’s Face to Face programme this morning, Chief Health Promotion Officer in the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment Shanika John encouraged…
Vincentians are being urged to watch out for symptoms of dehydration, as the country continues to experience very hot weather conditions. The advice came from Chief Health Promotions Officer, Shanika John, during NBC s Face to Face programme on Friday. Miss John said persons should ensure that they are aware of the signs and symptoms…
Persons are being cautioned against going headways for the duration of the Carnival season. The word of caution has come from Chief Health Promotions Officer in the Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment, Shanika John who said several individuals have been nursing injuries from going headways. Headways is a popular song for Vincy Mas…
Three mobile BenQ ultrasound machines purchased by the Rotary Club of St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be used to facilitate breast cancer screenings for thousands of Vincentians from the comfort of their homes. The mobile units were presented to Chief Health Promotion Officer Shanika John of the Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment…