The Ministry of Health and Social Development is urging the community to beware of hypertension, a disease also called the “silent killer,” as they launch a hypertension awareness campaign.
Representatives from the Housing Recovery Unit will return to Virgin Gorda on Wednesday, May 2 to continue to provide support to persons in need of housing assistance.
Homeowners in the Virgin Islands are reminded that they are required to provide the following documentation with their applications for the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.
Topic: Health Services, Healthcare, Public Health | Posted By: aphillip
Monday, 23 April 2018 - 2:14pm
Minister for Health and Social Development has said that timely vaccinations are the safest and most effective way to protect families and the community from a long list of potentially life-threatening illnesses.
Topic: Disaster Recovery, Healthcare, Ministry of Health | Posted By: npickering
Wednesday, 28 February 2018 - 3:46pm
Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton entertains a courtesy visit by Miss World International 2017, Miss Manushi Chhillar on February 27.
Topic: Food and Food Security, Healthcare, Public Health | Posted By: DSmith
Tuesday, 1 August 2017 - 4:48pm
The Environmental Health Division is notifying the public that Sarbrett Beef Franks BS (8/1), EST/PLANT NUMBER 8854 is being recalled due to contamination by bone fragments and possibly other extraneous materials.
Topic: Health Services, Healthcare, Public Health | Posted By: npickering
Friday, 14 July 2017 - 3:22pm
Public and private healthcare providers have received training on improving the surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and the instillation and practice of WHONET.
My Fellow citizens and residents of the Virgin Islands,
I come before you today at the mid-way point of this Government’s term.
I want to take this moment to update you on the progress we have achieved toward fulfilling the promises and commitments we made when you entrusted us to lead.