Virgin Islands To Host OECS Health Minister Meeting Next Week

Friday, 6 October 2023 - 6:14pm

The Virgin Islands will be hosting the 36th OECS/Pooled Procurement Service (PPS) Policy Board Meeting and Ninth OECS Council of Health Ministers next week.

e-flyer-Drink Lots of Fluids

Wednesday, 6 September 2023 - 10:56am

Health Minister Holds Talks With OECS/PPS Officials

Thursday, 13 July 2023 - 12:25pm

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley is featured with representatives from the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)/ Pool Procurement Services (PPS). The representatives visited the Virgin Islands from July 4 to 5 to discuss ongoing pooled procurement of Health Commodities (Medical Products and Laboratory Supplies), and the proposed expansion of products for pooled procurement (Dialysis, Dental and Assistive Supplies).

Seminar To Strengthen Capacity On Lupus Disease Set For June 6

Friday, 2 June 2023 - 10:03am

The Ministry of Health and Social Development will be hosting a seminar on Lupus to strengthen the capacity to identify, diagnose, treat and care for persons with the disease.

National Medicines And Therapeutics Committee Launched

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 - 1:33pm

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has launched a National Medicines and Therapeutics Committee as it continues to make strides to advance healthcare in the Territory.

Environmental Health Promotes Mosquito Awareness In Schools

Wednesday, 10 May 2023 - 12:02pm

The Vector Control Unit in the Environmental Health Division is visiting schools this week as part of Mosquito Awareness activities.

Asthmatics Urged To Wear Masks During School Demolition

Thursday, 6 April 2023 - 2:20pm

Asthmatics and persons with respiratory conditions in the vicinity of the demolition of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School are being urged to take the necessary precautions including the wearing of masks.

Take Care Of Your Health For World Health Day

Thursday, 6 April 2023 - 1:59pm

Residents of the Virgin Islands are encouraged to take care of their mental, physical, spiritual and social health as the Territory observes World Health Day.

Health Ministry Urging Community To Protect Their Kidneys

Thursday, 9 March 2023 - 11:46am

The Virgin Islands community is being urged to protect their kidneys as the Ministry of Health observes World Kidney Day today March 9.

Fogging Schedule For October 11-13

Tuesday, 11 October 2022 - 11:47am

The Environmental Health Division’s Vector Control Unit will be carrying out fogging on Tortola in the following areas:

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