NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (June 16, 2021) — More than US$100,000 in medical equipment donated to the Alexandra Hospital in Nevis for the Paediatric and Maternity wards will significantly improve healthcare delivery on the island. The equipment was donated by European businessman Mr. Bruno Moineville and his family, who first fell in love with Nevis during a sailing holiday in the Caribbean over a decade ago and have been vacationing on the island ever since.
The donation, handed over at a virtual ceremony on June 11th, included an electric maternity delivery bed, an infant warmer and resuscitation unit, an infant incubator, two syringe infusion pumps, maternal/fetal monitors, a paediatric crash cart, and a jaundice meter. Premier Mark Brantley said: “This puts us in a very good position to enhance our medical care and our overall ability to respond, particularly for our children. Your contribution will make the lives of paediatric staff a lot easier and ensure that our children are well taken care of.” Junior Minister of Health Hazel Brandy-Williams said: “With this very timely donation the Ministry of Health and Gender Affairs will be in a position to provide critical care for our children and expecting mothers. Your donation no doubt will make a positive difference in our antenatal delivery and post-natal care.”