PM Terrence Drew launches High-Risk Pregnancy Fund to strengthen maternal healthcare in St Kitts and Nevis

St Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew introduced an initiative called the “High Risk Pregnancy Fund”, which was received well publicly with positive feedback and appreciation from the citizens of St Kitts and Nevis pouring in. This initiative aims to improve healthcare for pregnant women in the twin island Federation, including those in high risk settings and areas.

 In a post shared on Facebook, the Prime Minister wrote, “I will now launch the High-Risk Pregnancy Fund. This will assist high-risk pregnant women. None of our pregnant women should die for lack of care. #HighRiskPregnancyFund #PoweringProgress.”

Although at present, the government did not provide any further details regarding the specifics or execution of the fund. Even so, responses from the locals have claimed that the very mention of the fund has been positively received and is marked as a progressive and compassionate step forward in the Federation's healthcare journey.

Netizens show great support on social media

Netizens have taken to social media in support of the Prime Minister, who brought up the idea. It was received well by the citizens across the twin island nation. “Thank you Dr. Drew, real medical Doctor, not Doctor of corruption, and money,” wrote Edith Williams on Facebook.

Another user named Michelle Mea Arhurton wrote, “Kudos. I’m sure women in this situation are feeling a profound sense of liberation (reduced fear and anxiety), which can ignite hope and cultivate remarkably positive feelings about the pregnancy and future.”

Healthcare facilities for women and children

Not only pregnant women, the Drew-led government has also initiated Children's Medical Fund, to provide financial assistance to families needing medical treatment for their children outside the twin-island nation.

Although the Prime Minister’s latest announcement may be brief, it is very much in line with his larger aim to improve and make health care accessible to all, especially the most vulnerable communities of St Kitts and Nevis. 

Moreover, as the public awaits further information on the High-Risk Pregnancy Fund, the initiative already stands as part of the government’s ongoing effort to improve maternal health and well being across the federation.