Topic: Health Services, Public Health | Posted By: aphillip
Thursday, 17 October 2019 - 4:56pm
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has issued an alert to residents of the Virgin Islands against the presence of Hand -Foot-and Mouth Disease (HFMD).
Topic: Disaster Recovery, Health Services | Posted By: lstevens
Thursday, 17 October 2019 - 4:30pm
Mister Speaker, as the facilities operated by the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) were not spared the ravages of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, repair works have been in progress in the ensuing period. With respect to the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital, Annex, and Major Peebles Wing:
Mister Speaker, I am pleased to update this Honourable House on my attendance and participation at the 57th Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), which took place at the PAHO Headquarters in Washington, D.C. between 30 September - 4 October 2019. I was accompanied by Dr. Irad Potter, our Chief Medical Officer, and joined by other Caribbean Overseas Territories as part of the delegation of the United Kingdom.
The BVI Health Services Authority has joined forces with local telecommunications providers to execute the Golden Hat Hunt as part of World Mental Health Day activities on Thursday October 10.
Topic: Health Services, Statutory Bodies | Posted By: lstevens
Tuesday, 8 October 2019 - 3:25pm
Several educational sessions and heightened infection prevention awareness programmes are slated to take place this week as the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) observes Infection Prevention Week.
Health professionals interested in the Management of Sexual Transmitted Diseases and HIV workshop on Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4 are advised that registration will take place on site at the Moorings Conference Room on Tortola.
Topic: Health Services, Healthcare | Posted By: aphillip
Monday, 30 September 2019 - 1:53pm
Health professionals such as doctors, nurses and lab technicians are invited to a Management of Sexual Transmitted Diseases and HIV workshop on October 4 and 5.
Topic: Health Services, Healthcare | Posted By: aphillip
Monday, 30 September 2019 - 1:37pm
BVI Health Minister Honourable Carvin Malone and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Irad Potter join hundreds of world health leaders to discuss priorities at the Pan American Health World Health Organization (PAHO) 57th Directing Council.
Topic: Clinics, Health Services, Statutory Bodies | Posted By: aphillip
Monday, 30 September 2019 - 12:12pm
The public is advised that for the month of October the Medical Doctor Services at the Romalia Smith Clinic on Anegada will be carried out only on Wednesdays...