An official launch was hosted by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment, for the local chapter of the Nursing Now global campaign.
The Ministry of National Mobilisation in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment and Logos Hope will facilitate the elderly within communities of Saint Vincent on Friday 20th December, at the Buccament Bay Poly Clinic with FREE eye exams and the provision of reading glasses to the elderly.
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment is aware of reports on an increased number of dengue fever cases in some Caribbean countries.
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment encourages Vincentians to continue to practice hand hygiene and cough etiquette in order to minimise the spread of viral illnesses.
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment is closely monitoring the current situation of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) as there have been confirmed cases in educational institutions in the country.