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St Vincent steps up surveillance against leprosy
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St Vincent and the Grenadines has increased surveillance for leprosy as the disease has been detected in neighbouring islands.
Dr Arliene T. Penn to take cervical cancer battle throughout region
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cervical cancer survivor Dr Arliene T. Penn is expected to travel to various countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) this year, as she continues to champion the fight against cervical cancer.
‘Did you know that cervical cancer also affects men?’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In his message as part of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2024, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) is urging males to also do checkups for the virus that causes cervical cancer in women.
Premier joins in bringing cheer to staff & patients @ Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On Christmas Day, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) attended the BVI Health Services Authority’s (BVIHSA) annual Christmas service for healthcare workers and patients at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.
BVIHSA announces temporary closure of Road Town Clinic
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) would like to inform the public of the immediate closure of the Road Town Clinic, effective Tuesday, December 19, until Thursday, December 21, 2023.
Icis A. Malone brings Xmas cheers to needy @ Dr D. Orlando Smith hospital
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI- It is certainly the time for giving and this has not been ignored by Mrs Icis A. Malone, a former banker, current businesswoman, and wife of the first Virgin Islands' Commissioner of Police and former legislator Mr Vernon E. Malone.
Schoolchild Ethan Mohamed raises $$ for BVI Cancer Society
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- He was just nine years of age when he started taking the path of his older sister, Ariel Mohamed, in organising fundraising activities as a student of Cedar International School.
Budget 2024: Health Ministry projected to receive largest budgetary allocation
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The Ministry of Health and Social Development under Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) is projected to receive the largest budgetary allocation in the 2024 Budget, according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
‘Higher than average’ Sarahan Dust surge in VI- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has alerted that the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) is experiencing another surge of the Saharan Dust and that this surge is higher than the average.
Nurse Romalia Smith Clinic on Anegada closed due to ‘safety’ concerns
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Residents of Anegada are being advised that due to infrastructure concerns at the Nurse Romalia Smith Clinic, the facility has been temporarily closed for assessment and necessary repairs to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients and staff.