Statia Sport and Health Expo marks fifth anniversary

The Statia Government Public Health Prevention Clinic and the St. Eustatius Sport Facilities Foundation (SSFF) held their fifth Sport and Health Expo from 15 to 26 September, according to the organisers. Expo Day, held on Friday 25 September at Johan Cruyff Court, included health and wellness activities and games for primary and secondary school students.

The organisers said 30 vendors took part in Expo Day. Health information sessions at the Ernest “Mike” van Putten Youth Centre, known as Lions Den, ran from 19 to 23 September and covered obesity, inflammation, metabolic health, women’s hormonal health, wellness, herbs and spices. The programme ended on Saturday 26 September with entertainment from two local bands.