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Act Now by Keeping Mosquitoes from Breeding

In order to keep mosquito-borne diseases at bay, Collective Prevention Services (CPS) is calling on residents to help eliminate mosquito breeding sites.

Source reduction is...

Minister Ottley; St. Peters Basketball court shines bright again

On Wednesday November 30th, the Minister of Public Health Social Development and Labor, Honorable Omar Ottley accompanied by Community Development Family and Humanitarian Affairs Department...

This Holiday Season: Shop Smart, Shop Safe

It’s that time of year again, and the Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (Ministry...

Health Fair Set for World AIDS Day. Participate in STI Survey

The global HIV response is in danger, even as HIV remains a major public health issue that affects millions of people worldwide, according to the...

Come Out & Play for AMR on Saturday. Be Informed about Antimicrobial Resistance

On Saturday, November 26, 2002, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) students will be out at several pharmacies to provide information about...

Reminder to Register on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to Participate in the Color Walk ‘22

Persons interested in participating in the “Color Walk ‘22” must register at Kooyman between 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, on Friday, November 25 to Sunday,...

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Closed Thursday Morning but Open in the Afternoon

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, would like to inform the general public that the clinic at the CPS Offices at the Vineyard...

Reminder to the Community to Attend Public Health Discussion on Thursday about Overuse and Misuse of Antibiotics

The community is reminded to attend a public health discussion event at the University of St. Martin (USM) on Thursday, November 24, Room 202 at...

CPS reminds the community about the importance of handwashing to prevent gastroenteritis this Thanksgiving

The Collective Prevention Services (CPS) department within the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, reminds the community, and those working at food establishments...

CPS & Stakeholders Invites Public to Attend Discussion Event about Overuse and Misuse of Antibiotics

In observance of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), which is from November 18-24, Collective Prevention Services (CPS) in collaboration with a number of stakeholders are...

Minister Ottley: Handing over of CLA between Menzies Aviation St. Maarten and the the United Federation of the Windward Antilles

On Wednesday November 16th 2022, the Honorable Minister of VSA Minister Ottley, along with the Management of Menzies Aviation St. Maarten, the United Federation of...

Preparations Underway for World AIDS Day. Register on Saturday to Participate in the Color Walk ‘22

World AIDS Day is observed each year on December 1st. The theme is: “Equalize.” The equalize slogan is a call to action.

According to UNAIDS,...

The Department of Community Development, Family & Humanitarian Affairs in collaboration with the Sint Maarten Social Worker’s Association proudly presents their first ever multiannual Flea Market plus. The event will be held at the Gaston Boasman Help Des

This Market Place has two purposes: 1) it is a fundraiser for the association, and 2) it provides an opportunity to give back to the...

National Mental Health Conference for improving mental health services on Sint Maarten and within the Kingdom

During the week of November 14th through November 18th, the Minister responsible for Public Health, honorable Omar E. C. Ottley, will be hosting Sint Maarten’s...

Minister Ottley; Diabetic Foot Care Clinic soon opens in Sint Maarten

The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, the Honorable Omar Ottley announced on Monday November 14, that the ministry of VSA is working...