PM Drew announces reopening of private ward at Joseph N. France General Hospital

St. Kitts and Nevis has officially reopened the newly refurbished Private Ward at the Joseph N. France General Hospital as the Federation is taking another significant step into the transformation of healthcare in the nation.

Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew announced the news through a dedicated facebook update noting that, Yesterday, we officially reopened the newly refurbished Private Ward at the Joseph N. France General Hospital, another important step in the transformation of healthcare in St. Kitts and Nevis.

Drew mentioned that more than EC$400,000 has yet been invested over the past year to completely upgrade the space, which includes 15 private rooms, new furniture and equipment, improved bathrooms, staff facilities, air-conditioning, televisions, a new buzzer system, and several other enhancements that are precisely designed to improve both comfort and the quality of care.

The Prime Minister added that the healthcare transformation is not just about the new buildings and equipment but it is about creating an environment in which the patients will feel comfortable, respected and properly cared for.

Lastly, Prime Minister Drew noted that this advancement in the healthcare sector represents the standard that the administration is building by putting people first and pursuing quality at every level.

This is the standard we are continuing to build across our health sector, putting people first and pursuing quality at every level, the Prime Minister noted.

People across the Federation have appreciated the significant transformation of healthcare in the nation as a user commented, “A private ward is not about luxury. It is about my privacy, dignity, rest, recovery, cleanliness, comfort, and personal space. As someone who lives overseas and paid extra specifically for a private room, I expected to receive that environment. It also gives me greater control over cleanliness and reduces my exposure to other people and possible infections while I recover. For me, it is about protecting my well-being, not seeking special treatment.”

Drew concluded by saying that there is still much more work to be done ahead and the Federation is moving forward step-by-step with the purpose.