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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...

Ministry of Public Health reminds the community about the importance of handwashing to prevent gastroenteritis

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, reminds the community to properly wash their hands and...

Meeting held with Stakeholders about Single-use plastics

Single-use plastic items are increasingly becoming hazardous to our environment and daily lives. As an important global and local issue, the Government of Sint Maarten...

Fathers, Pregnant and breastfeeding mother’s invited to November 28 Breastfeeding Cafe

The 6th Breastfeeding Café will be held on Thursday, November 28, and an invitation has been extended to parents or expectant parents, both mothers and...

‘Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands Against Rape’

Monday, November 25th marks the observation of the United Nations 16 days of activism for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls under the...

E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce

The Inspectorate VSA is alerting the public on romaine lettuce originating from the United States due to potential contamination with the E coli bacteria. Exactly...

This is World Antibiotic Awareness Week Calling on All to Take Action

World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) 2019 started November 18 and runs through November 24 under the theme: “The future of antibiotics depends on all of...

International Men’s Day 2019 sparks Man-2-Man discussion

Tuesday November 19 marks the day when the nation shall pause and join men around the world as they celebrate International’s Men’s Day under the...

‘Family and Diabetes’ primary focus for World Diabetes Day on November 14

The 2019 theme for World Diabetes Day (WDD) on November 14 is ‘Family and Diabetes.’

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the...

Are You Registered for the Free Breast and Health Screening for Nov.16?

The next Free Breast Awareness & Screening Event is set for Saturday, November 16.

The aforementioned is a collaboration between the American University of...

CPS: Advises persons at risk to take measures to prevent the flu

It’s that time of the year when influenza, better known as the flu, becomes more predominant.

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection. Unlike the common...

17 complete Van Wiechen training in early childhood development

Seventeen persons who completed the van Wiechen Training from October 28 to November 1 received their certification during a ceremony held at the Baby Wellness...

Free Breast and Health Screenings for Women Oct. 19 & 26 a Success. Register for the Nov.16 Screening

The American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) in collaboration with the Positive Foundation and The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development, and...

CPS: Prevent mosquito breeding 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: October 16 marked World Food Day. Theme: Our actions are our future. Healthy Diets for a #ZeroHunger World

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – World Food Day (WFD) was a day of action against chronic hunger and malnutrition and the 2019 theme is:...