The Ministry of Health and Social Development, along with the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), held a public meeting on Virgin Gorda to discuss and address key healthcare concerns of residents.
Topic: Health Services, Healthcare, Mental Health | Posted By: alsmith
Monday, 2 September 2024 - 4:08pm
Minister of Health and Social Development the Honourable Vincent Wheatley has extended condolences to the family of Mrs. Rita Frett-Georges, MBE on her passing.
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Health and Social Development is seeking a qualified medical practitioner and Allied Health Professionals to serve as Member of the Allied Health Professionals Council.
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent Wheatley has stated that 44% of primary school children in the Virgin Islands are overweight or obese.
Topic: Healthcare, Social Services | Posted By: alsmith
Thursday, 1 February 2024 - 8:54am
Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley has said that his ministry’s planning day was successful as it seeks to be proactive and identify issues as it relate to health and social services.
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley is expected to partner with local cancer advocate Dr. Arliene T. Penn to spread awareness on cervical cancer across the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) region.
Topic: Healthcare, Ministry of Health, Public Health | Posted By: DSmith
Friday, 1 December 2023 - 5:24pm
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley has extended condolences on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands on the passing of Dr. Carissa Etienne, Director Emeritus and former Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Mrs. Gracia Wheatley-Smith has called on residents to do their part to prevent antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
