The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Development, announces the immediate launch of the jointly organized Catch-Up Vaccination Clinics. These urgent clinics are crucial for children who have missed either their first or second dose of their MMR vaccine, along with other essential immunizations and … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority’s (BVIHSA) Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services continues to receive grand recognition for its “Be Mindful” mental health campaign. The team has received kudos from both the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). Both nods of recognition were in response to the 2023 series … Continued
United Hands Inc. in collaboration with the Adventist Church and BVI Health Services Authority will be hosting two free health clinics on Virgin Gorda and on Tortola from July 1-5. Health Ministry Area Coordinator for the BVI Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Coordinating Council, Sister Gracia Smith said “We welcome this collaboration with United Hands Inc. … Continued
The Office of Gender Affairs in collaboration with numerous organisations across the territory, held their annual Men’s Health Fair at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park on Thursday, June 13. The initiative is part of the department’s celebration of men during the month of June as they aim to promote health and wellness among … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is making significant strides towards recommissioning the Pockwood Pond incinerator, with full operational status expected by September 2024. This announcement was made by Premier and Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, during his recent speech on World Environment Day. The territory … Continued
In response to a recent advisory from the Ministry of Health regarding an increase in HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the territory, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urging residents to get tested. A press release from the RVIPF’s Family and Juvenile Unit expressed strong support for the Ministry’s concerns about … Continued
Two confirmed cases of measles in the Turks and Caicos Islands have prompted the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Ministry of Health and Social Development to take immediate action to safeguard the territory. Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Ronald Georges emphasized the seriousness of the situation, noting that the outbreak in the Turks and Caicos … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is reminding the public to be vigilant about the expected seasonal increase in fever and respiratory conditions. Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Ronald Georges said residents, business owners, owners and managers of daycares, schools, and marina operators in the Territory are to be alert as around this … Continued
In a recent press release from the Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Health and Social Development, it was announced that the British Virgin Islands has been placed in the “danger zone” for the number of active cases of fever and respiratory syndromes detected at present. The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit in … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development in the Virgin Islands is observing World Tobacco Day today, May 31, by joining the global fight to “Protect Young People from the Tobacco Industry.” The day serves as a platform for governments worldwide to shield youth from the predatory marketing tactics employed by the tobacco industry. Chief … Continued
