St. Kitts Health Promotion Unit

The Ministry of Health is the national entity responsible for the organization and management of health services and for formulating health policy.

[St. Kitts Health Promotion Unit @SKNHPU]

Today is National Fruit & Veggie Day. Fruits and Veggies are low in calorie, high in vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and fiber. Experts suggest that 5 or more servings per day can help to improve health. Chow down on your colourful fruits and veggies today and everyday!!

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Worldwide:

1 in 4 adults

do not do enough physical activity.

Let's #BeActive, let's #BeatNCDs
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[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Regular physical activity is proven to help prevent and treat noncommunicable diseases.

WHO Global Action Plan on Physical Activity and Health 2018-2030 is now available.

Let's #BeActive, let's #BeatNCDs
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[PAHO/WHO @pahowho]

Let’s be active! Add walking, biking or climbing stairs to your daily routine. #beatNCDs #HealthForAll #MondayMotivation

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

Iridescent Fashion was set up by 17-year-olds Keeanna Ible and Shavaneice Lake and is based in St Kitts & Nevis. It was paired with artisan Neisha La Touche from Grenada to create this outfit inspired by carnival. #FashionExchange

[Noire Wellness @NoireWellness]

#NewHeaderPic

We're super excited to have teamed up with our friends at @lakehealthwell for a new #IWD2018 #Fibroids campaign launching tomorrow! We're joining forces to #PressForChange to improve the experience of women affected by #Fibroids. Look out for details tomorrow!

[Lake Health and Wellbeing @lakehealthwell]

We had a lovely afternoon today at the @SKNHPU's #WorldCancerDay luncheon, which was a celebration of hope.

Great talks by Senator Phipps, Dr Laws, Nurse Brown and cancer survivors, and we were honoured to give the vote of thanks.

#StKitts

[Lake Health and Wellbeing @lakehealthwell]

Yay! It's Friday.

We're really looking forward to the weekend. Wishing you all a great weekend and sending you lots of love xxx

#FridayFeeling #Friyay

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Vaccine-preventable diseases include:
Cervical cancer
Cholera
Diphtheria
Hep B
Influenza
Japanese encephalitis
Measles
Mumps
Pertussis
Pneumonia
Polio
Rabies
Rotavirus
Rubella
Tetanus
Typhoid
Varicella
Yellow Fever
#VaccinesWork!
Here are 5 facts on vaccines you need to know

[PAHO/WHO @pahowho]

5 facts you need to know about vaccines
#GetVax #VaccinesWork

[SKN in Canada @SKNHCOttawa]

This week we welcome High Commissioner-designate Sherry Tross to #Ottawa. It will be another step in part of the process of renewing and rebuilding the #SKN-#Canada relationship.

[Laterria Patton @LaterriaPatton_]

Join @TheLakeFound and myself on February 21st at 3pm-4pm(CST) for a #Fibroidschat . We will chat about the contributors of uterine disorders, like fibroids, and natural self healing food practices.

Learn more about this chat & the work that I do here>> https://t.co/Hntw3d4Su5

[St. Kitts Health Promotion Unit @SKNHPU]

#WeCanICan, #SKNCan create healthy workplaces that encourage and motivate our staff and colleagues to get healthy and keep healthy to reduce their cancer risk. #WorldCancerDay

[Lake Health and Wellbeing @lakehealthwell]

We had a great time with @SKNHPU taking the #WorldCancerDay message of #WeCanICan out to the streets of #Basseterre, #StKitts.

Here's what members of the public felt #WeCanICan #SKNCan do to make a difference and fight #cancer.

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

“Global #HealthSecurity is only as strong as its weakest link. No-one is safe until everyone is safe.”—@DrTedros #PMAC2018

[St. Kitts Health Promotion Unit @SKNHPU]

Early detection saves lives!

#WeCanIcan, #SKNCan be aware of the signs and symptoms of cancer and visit the doctor without delay if we are ever concerned about any symptoms that we may have. #WorldCancerDay

[St. Kitts Health Promotion Unit @SKNHPU]

#WeCanICan, #SKNCan reduce our risk of developing cancer by keeping active and doing a bit of exercise every day. #WorldCancerDay

[St. Kitts Health Promotion Unit @SKNHPU]

Local businesses support our mission for #WeCanICan and #SKNCan for #WorldCancerDay!

[St. Kitts Health Promotion Unit @SKNHPU]

#WeCanICan, #SKNCan reduce our risk of developing cancer by maintaining a healthy weight and having a healthy balanced diet.

Find out more here: https://t.co/cilvGiQaMo

#WorldCancerDay