Ministry of Health Receives Significant Donation from St. Christopher & Nevis Social Security Board

NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (March 03, 2025) – The Ministry of Health on Nevis has received a significant donation of essential medical equipment valued at US $60,000 from the St. Christopher & Nevis Social Security Board (SSB). This contribution enhances the hospital’s ability to provide improved healthcare services to patients and the broader Nevisian community.

Handing-over Ceremony

During a handing-over ceremony on February 24 at Alexandra Hospital, Deputy Director of the SSB, Mrs. Mellicia Phillip, officially presented the donation to the Honourable Senator Jahnel Nisbett, Minister of Health et al. in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA).

Minister’s Gratitude

Senator Nisbett expressed gratitude on behalf of the NIA, emphasizing the donation’s impact.

“These items will definitely enhance health care here at the Alexandra Hospital, as well as in our public health system at our dental unit and in our community health centers. So, we definitely appreciate this donation that is valued at approximately $60,000, U.S. dollars. I just want to be able to reiterate how much value these will have. These will have value on the patients, value on the overall health care, and this has a tremendous value on the Ministry of Health.

“This demonstrates that Social Security is here for not only when you retire, but for those of us who are living our everyday life, and I just want to be able to say thank you on behalf of the Ministry of Health, thank you on behalf of the Nevis Island Administration, and thank you on behalf of the people of Nevis,” she said.

SSB’s Ongoing Support

She further highlighted Social Security’s ongoing support, noting the Board’s previous donations including two new ambulances, and expressed confidence that more donations and partnerships would follow in the future.

Donation Details

The donation included ten electrical hospital beds to enhance patient care and comfort for the Alexandra Hospital and Flamboyant Nursing Home; a dry/vac suction machine, two water purification systems, and two ultrasonic scalar units with various hand pieces for the Dental Unit; and two Brewer examination beds to support their ongoing efforts in providing quality outpatient care at the Community Health Nursing Services.

Conclusion

The donation is a testament to the Social Security Board’s role not only as the provider of social protection but as a partner in national progress. The Ministry of Health and the Nevis Island Administration are grateful for this significant contribution and look forward to continuing their partnership in the years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What was the value of the donation?
A: The donation was valued at US $60,000.

Q: What equipment was donated?
A: The donation included ten electrical hospital beds, a dry/vac suction machine, two water purification systems, two ultrasonic scalar units with various hand pieces, and two Brewer examination beds.

Q: What is the purpose of the donation?
A: The donation is to enhance patient care and comfort at the Alexandra Hospital and Flamboyant Nursing Home, as well as to support the Dental Unit and Community Health Nursing Services.

Q: What is the significance of the donation?
A: The donation demonstrates Social Security’s commitment to healthcare infrastructure development and its role as a partner in national progress.

Q: What is the future plan for the partnership between the Ministry of Health and the St. Christopher & Nevis Social Security Board?
A: The Ministry of Health and the St. Christopher & Nevis Social Security Board look forward to continuing their partnership in the years to come.