Residents of the Virgin Islands are urged to continue weekly inspections of their premises for signs of mosquito breeding.

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) received a donation of blankets and art supplies from the Rotaract Club of Tortola.

The British Virgin Islands Environmental Health Division is advising consumers to discontinue the use of certain Robin Hood Flour products.

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton is urging the community to get vaccinated as the Territory observes Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA) 2017.

My fellow residents and visitors of the Virgin Islands, I am your Minister for Health and Social Development, Ronnie W. Skelton.

Saturday, April 22, marks the beginning of Vaccination Week 2017. 

Eleven inspectors from the public service have refreshed their skills and expanded their knowledge on the technical aspects of site assessments. 

The public is notified that a recall has been issued for Epipen and Epipen Jr. Auto Injector as the devices may contain a defective part that can result in their failure to activate.

The public is notified that a recall has been issued for EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. Auto Injector manufactured by Meridian Medical Technologies and distributed by Mylan Specialty.

Director of the Chronic Disease Research Centre, Dr. Alafia Samuels has said that heart and respiratory diseases, stroke, cancer and diabetes are significantly affecting the people of the Caribbean.

The BVI community, including schools, faith-based organisations, and the private and public sector are encouraged to promote active lifestyles in observation of Physical Activity Day on Thursday, April 6.