Asthma patient sounds the alarm over lack of proper medication
~ Minister Lee says asthma medication Ventolin is not covered by SZV ~ PHILIPSBURG – An asthma patient has sounded the alarm over the lack of proper medication in St. Maarten, warning that the situation on the island is becoming “extremely serious.” Among the concerns are sharp increases in emergency room visits and in the number of More...
Minister Emil Lee addresses comments on dump fire testing results
POND ISLAND — In the Council of Ministers press briefing of Wednesday, November 7th, Minister of Public Health, Emil Lee, addressed the recent comments made in the media pertaining to the emissions from the More...
Medical providers complain about payments
PHILIPSBURG — Doctors and Pharmacists have complained that they are not being paid on time for services rendered to the patients who carry the Social Insurance (SZV) cards. According to them, in some cases More...
Kidz At Sea recent sponsor visit from Essilor Vision Foundation
PHILIPSBURG — On June 21st through 23rd, Kidz at Sea Foundation welcomed a team of Essilor of America employees and volunteer eye care professionals to St. Maarten to perform free eye exams to those in need. More...
SMMC launches state of the art Eye Care Clinic on September 3rd, 2018
CAY HILL — In line with St. Maarten Medical Center’s (SMMC) continuing mission of providing ‘Quality Care, Close To Home’, a new medical specialty Ophthalmology (Eye Care) will be available at SMMC More...
MHF presents winners at “Within the Dark” Award Ceremony
CAY HILL — On Friday, August 3rd, 2018, the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) presented Shola Scott, a journalism graduate, and Sara Bharwani, a student from Learning Unlimited, with their prizes and Certificates More...
SMMC submits request for building permit for new hospital
Philipsburg — The process to the realization of the new St Maarten General Hospital is another step closer to reality as the SMMC submitted its application with supporting documentation for the building permit. Minister More...
SZV staff Christian and Hassell sworn in as bailiffs
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (Monday July 23rd, 2018) — On Tuesday July 16th, SZV staff members Mr. Abraham O. Christian and Mr. Richard R. G. Hassell were officially sworn in as bailiffs (belasting deurwaarder) More...
Recall frozen vegetables originating from Hungary
PHILIPSBURG — Once again, the Inspectorate of Health, operating under the Ministry of Health, Social Affairs & Labor (VSA), has issued a recall notice. This time for frozen vegetables products. The Hungarian More...
CPS: Prevent Drowning this School Holiday Season
GREAT BAY — Sint Maarten (DCOMM) — Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department in the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour (Ministry VSA), is advising parents and guardians More...
