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Sint Maarten Laboratory Services (SLS) extend courtesies to Acting Minister of Public Health Romeo Marlin

On Monday August 18th, Sint Maarten Laboratory Services (SLS) welcomed Leona Romeo Marlin, Acting Minister of Public Health, Social Development & Labor Affairs (VSA) to...

Acting Minister of Public Health Romeo Marlin visits dialysis department at Sint Maarten Medical Center

On Friday August 16th, Prime Minister Leona Romeo Marlin in her new role as Acting Minister of Public Health, Social Development & Labor Affairs (VSA)...

CPS reminds parents and guardians to prepare healthy school snacks for kids throughout 2019-2020 new school year

Health-related behaviors may play a role in the ability to learn. Critical stages of brain maturation occur early in life, and with the new school...

Sint Maarten ready for prescription of medicinal cannabis

Medicinal cannabis (medical marijuana) is cannabis prescribed by an authorized doctor to relieve the symptoms of a medical condition, such as epilepsy. It is important...

Breastfeeding Photo Competition Deadline Approaching

A little less than two weeks are left for the Collective Prevention Services (CPS) competition in search of breastfeeding photos. The competition is in connection...

Ministry VSA Inspectorate Reporting Obligation in Case of Occupational Accidents

According to the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (Ministry VSA) Inspectorate, employers have a reporting obligation in case of occupational accidents.

Employers are...

Prime Minister Leona Romeo Marlin takes on additional role as Acting Minister of Public Health, Social Development & Labor

Following the resignation of Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure, Mr. Miklos Giterson and the passing of the vote of non-confidence against...

CPS launches Breastfeeding Photo Competition

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) an executing department of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, in connection with World Breastfeeding Week, which...

Investment of AOV funds logical and necessary

Minister Lee addresses comments regarding the investment of the AOV funds managed by SZV by stating that it is once again unfortunate that the public...

Public Health Notice: Avoid drinking or cooking with tap water from the French side

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, has been informed by the authorities of the...

Ensure your Vaccination Status is Up to Date for Summer Vacation Travel Abroad says CPS

If you are traveling abroad for the upcoming school holidays, make sure you are protected before you travel.

Measles is a highly contagious disease especially harmful...

Ministry VSA: Local Participation Crucial In Reconstruction

Minister of Labor Emil Lee, accompanied by several members of the Council of Ministers, recently attended a site tour organized by Bouygues Construction, the general...

June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is the most frequent genetic disease worldwide. SCD affects millions of people throughout the world.

SCD belongs to a group of inherited...

Minister of Labor Emil Lee explores employment opportunities for locals on cruise lines

During the Council of Ministers’ press briefing of Wednesday, June 19, Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor Emil Lee announced that the Ministry...

CPS: “Safe blood for all” theme for Friday World Blood Donor Day

Friday, June 14 marks World Blood Donor Day. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling for countries to strengthen their voluntary, unpaid blood donation...