St Kitts PM Terrance Drew ‘stable’ as doctors continue medical evaluations in Florida
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- St Kitts Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew Thursday said he remains in good spirits and is continuing to “getting fully active, fully conscious and in stable condition” as members of his medical team in the United States (US) continue to evaluate him following a recent health scare.
- Drew, with tubes and plaster attached to his hands, in a five-minute broadcast did not disclose the nature of his illness, but said that he had been treated first in the French island of Martinique and is now in South Florida.
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- At this stage there is nothing alarming to report but the doctors are continuing their investigations and I believe it is important that they are allowed to be thorough,” said Drew, who is himself a medical practitioner.
- He recalled that last Sunday he began experiencing persistent nausea which progressively developed into episodes of vomiting.
St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew says he is recovering well and remains in stable condition as doctors in South Florida continue medical evaluations following a recent health scare.
Drew, 49, provided an update on his condition Thursday in a five-minute video broadcast, days after experiencing nausea, vomiting, dizziness and difficulty walking and maintaining his balance.
The prime minister, who is also a medical doctor, did not disclose the cause of his illness. He said he was initially evaluated in St Kitts before receiving medical care in Martinique and later travelling to the United States for further tests.
“My wife and I travelled here on the advice of medical specialists in St Kitts and Nevis as well as specialists in Martinique so that further investigations could be conducted,” Drew said.
“At this stage there is nothing alarming to report, but the doctors are continuing their investigations and I believe it is important that they are allowed to be thorough.”
Drew said his symptoms began last Sunday with persistent nausea that progressively developed into episodes of vomiting.
He also experienced pain on the left side of his neck, a mild headache and dizziness before becoming unsteady on his feet.
“As the day progressed, I began feeling unsteady on my feet and had difficulty with my balance and walking. I understood that these were symptoms that should not be ignored,” he said.
Drew contacted three doctors, including a neurologist, and was advised to go to the JNF General Hospital, where he underwent scans and other tests.
He was subsequently treated in Martinique before travelling to South Florida on the advice of his doctors.
Drew said he has been following medical advice to rest and has temporarily stepped away from his usual exercise routine. He said he was able to take a gentle walk Thursday morning.
“Though I certainly miss my regular gym regimen, I am content for now taking it easy,” he said.
The prime minister described the health scare as a “wake-up call” and urged residents to pay attention to changes in their health, attend regular checkups, get adequate rest and seek medical attention when something does not feel right.
He also thanked medical teams in St Kitts and Nevis, Martinique and the United States, as well as diplomatic officials who assisted with his care and travel.
“I remain in good spirits, getting fully active, fully conscious and in stable condition as these evaluations continue,” Drew said. “I will further update you on my condition on the completion of my medical evaluations, but I am recovering well.”
Drew has served as prime minister of St Kitts and Nevis since 2022.
