New Orthodontics Facility Built
But first, Orthodontics treatment will now be available for patients under 18 years old in the Falkland Islands. Following the Executive Council meeting on the
Chicken Pox Vaccine Rolled Out to Children
The KEMH will start to vaccinate children against chicken pox. The vaccine rollout will be given to children at thirteen months old, following discussions with
Funding for Operating costs of Tussac House Approved
But first, around 4 million pounds has been approved for the operating costs of Tussac House. The paper put before executive council was to agree
Plans underway to attract more local staff for Care Work
Concerns about an overdependence on agency staff were spoken about during the Health and Medical Services Committee this week. The Director’s report noted that the
International Nurses Day marked in the Falklands
International Nurse’s Day, a day to observe the contributions and impact that nurses have had around the world over the years was celebrated in Stanley
KEMH considers alternative solutions after delayed arrival of Orthopaedic Consultant
Concerns were raised about the delayed arrival of an orthopaedic consultant in last week’s public meeting. The consultant, who was meant to arrive in April
Update: Tussac House on track for 2024 completion
The Tussac House facility is currently on track for completion in the first quarter of 2024. A tour of the site in April, showed how
Emergency Services undertake major incident exercise
The emergency services, along with multiple government agencies took part in major incident training on Wednesday. The first element of the exercise, named ‘Rocky Road’
Falkland Islands Government Assumes Procurement of COVID-19 Vaccines
The last batch of COVID-19 vaccinations supplied by the UK Government has arrived in the Falkland Islands. From now on, vaccinations and related COVID-19 medication
Former Senior Dentist Suspended by GDC
Former senior dental officer Malcolm Hamilton has been given an interim suspension by the general dental council. The GDC hearing in November used five examples