Last Updated on March 4, 2025, 6:39 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Dr Terrance Drew, attended the official launch ceremony of the newly acquired CT scan machine at the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital. The launch ceremony was hosted to celebrate a great milestone in the healthcare sector of St Kitts and Nevis.
The launch of this equipment showcases the government’s commitment in improving healthcare services, offering high quality treatment to ensure the wellbeing of the citizens and residents of the twin island nation.
Moreover, the machine will not only serve the citizens of St Kitts but also of Nevis, as part of the government’s continuous efforts to ensure that the citizens receive the best medical care.
Significance of the new CT scan machine
PM Drew attended the launch ceremony and highlighted the importance of the machine in diagnosing life-threatening conditions like stroke, heart disease, and cancer.
He said that this equipment is crucially important to treat a number of diseases, especially stroke which is highly common in St Kitts and Nevis.
PM Drew further added that the machine can also help diagnose heart diseases, especially the blood vessels around the heart. Moreover, it can diagnose certain cancers that make it an essential tool in improving their healthcare system.
PM Dr Terrance Drew also said that the CT scan machine is important in the government’s broader goal of enhancing the hospital to achieve accreditation. He said that the government is tackling the challenges from all perspectives, whether it is physical equipment, human resource development, or customer service.
Director of Health Institutions attends the launch event
Dr Jensen Morton, Director of Health Institutions attended the machine’s launch event and said that this multi-million dollar investment took two years to bring to fruition. He further said that the machine had to be ordered, along with supporting systems such as the UPS and injector system and several other equipment of the hospital had to be upgraded.
Dr Morton continued and said that all the staff members received proper training to operate and maintain the machine, which is important for the long-term use and sustainability of the machine.
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