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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...

RECALL OF FROZEN, READY TO EAT TYSON CHICKEN STRIP PRODUCTS

Tyson Foods Inc. has issued a recall of approximately 11.829.517 pounds of frozen, ready to eat chicken strip products. Reason for the recall is a...

CPS: Prevent mosquito breeding sites due to recent rainfall events

The Collective Preventive Services (CPS), a government department under the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, is calling on the community to check...

CPS: Continue to Check your Child’s Vaccination Status. Last Vaccination Outreach was a Success

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) is calling on parents and guardians to keep check of their child (ren’s) vaccination status in order to make sure...

Food Safety, everyone's business, let’s reflect and celebrate on World Food Safety Day

What is Food Safety?

Food safety is the absence -- or safe, acceptable levels -- of hazards in food that may harm the health of consumers....

CPS: May 31 is World No Tobacco Day. Choose Health Not Tobacco

Every year, on 31 May, the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). Tobacco kills up to half of...

Hospitality Training Program begins in Simpson Bay

“As our country moves forward with the sustainable redevelopment of our tourism industry, the enhancement of our human resources is essential to meet our needs...

CPS: Control Your Blood Pressure. Know your numbers

Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure, according to the World...