Public Comments Invited On Social Assistance Review Report

Wednesday, 14 June 2023 - 4:10pm

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is seeking the public’s input on the Final Report of the Social Assistance in the British Virgin Islands Review.

Health Minister To Attend Ministerial Meeting In Barbados

Tuesday, 13 June 2023 - 8:50am

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley will be attending a Ministerial Meeting on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDS) and Mental Health in Barbados this week. 

Capacity Building To Enhance Pharmacovigilance Locally

Friday, 2 June 2023 - 5:32pm

Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Mrs. Gracia Wheatley-Smith has said her office is equipped with skills in signal detection and drug safety as part of ongoing efforts to enhance pharmacovigilance locally.

Health Minister Visits Nurses As Part Of Week Of Activities

Thursday, 11 May 2023 - 3:59pm

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley is featured as he visited nurses at the Road Town Clinic and the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital on May 9, as part of activities to mark Nurses Week 2023. 

Vacancy Notice Allied Health Professionals Council Board Member

Monday, 27 March 2023 - 11:20am

The Government of the Virgin Islands, Ministry of Health and Social Development is seeking qualified persons to serve as Member of the Allied Health Professionals Council.

Report Side Effects Of Medicines Residents Told

Monday, 7 November 2022 - 5:30pm

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging persons to report suspected side effects of medicines as the Virgin Islands joins over 80 countries in observing #MedSafetyWeek.

Pharmacy United In Action For A Healthier World

Thursday, 22 September 2022 - 6:13pm

Pharmacists from across the Virgin Islands have been called to unite in action for a healthier world as the Territory prepares to observe World Pharmacist Day tomorrow September 23.

Updated - Government Relaxes COVID-19 Protocols In The VI

Tuesday, 14 June 2022 - 3:09pm

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn has announced that protocols are being relaxed including legal mask mandates commencing June 15.

Statement By Minister For Health On Adjusting Public Health Measures In The Current Context Of COVID-19

Monday, 13 June 2022 - 5:49pm

On Wednesday the 8th of June 2022, Cabinet was briefed by the Health Emergency Operations Centre on the current COVID-19 situation in the Virgin Islands. We were very encouraged by the continuing trend towards milder COVID-19 infections, fewer cases of severe disease, and reduced hospital admissions.

Health Minister Advocates For Food Safety

Wednesday, 8 June 2022 - 5:16pm

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn is encouraging everyone working in the food industry to handle and prepare food responsibly so that it is safe and suitable for consumption.

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