Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services Mrs. Gracia Wheatley-Smith is urging residents to take the necessary precautions to safeguard their medicines this hurricane season.

Did you know that there is a correct way to check your blood pressure?  Health officials and individuals are encouraged to pay attention to how blood pressure is checked. 

Did you know that there is a correct way to check your blood pressure?  Health officials and individuals are encouraged to pay attention to how blood pressure is checked. 

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.

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.

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.

A catch-up immunisation clinic will be held on Tuesday December 19 at the Road Town Health Centre.

Owners of pharmacies are reminded to ensure that registered pharmacists and not pharmacy technicians are to dispense medication to the public.