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September 1st, 2023
Increase in COVID-19 cases observed- BVIHSA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has noted a recent increase in the number of persons testing positive for COVID-19 at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.

August 19th, 2023
Limited visitation in place for Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital on Sunday Aug 20, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The administration of Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital has issued a notice to the public that there will be a temporary disruption in visitation services on Sunday, August 20, 2023, due to scheduled routine maintenance on the hospital's high voltage systems.

August 10th, 2023
Renowned health advocate Dr Hans A. Diehl who visited VI in 2019 has died

LOMA LINDA, California, USA- Dr Hans A. Diehl, a pivotal figure in preventive medicine who visited the Virgin Islands in 2019 to help introduce the ‘Complete Health Improvement Program’ also known as CHIP to residents, has died.

July 30th, 2023
Massive early morning fire broke out @ VG landfill

SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- Some residents of Virgin Gorda took to social media, particularly Facebook, to complain about what they described as a massive fire at the Virgin Gorda landfill this morning, Sunday, July 30, 2023.

July 30th, 2023
Popular martial arts instructor struck with ‘mysterious’ spinal infection

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Popular martial arts instructor at Purple Dragon Dojo, Shihan (Master of Martial Arts) Bevon Baptiste has reportedly been struck with an infection that has affected his spine.

July 30th, 2023
Take regular baths, avoid protein-heavy meals during heatwave- BVIHSA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is urging the Virgin Islands (VI) community to stay cool, hydrated, and healthy as the VI and the Caribbean region continues to experience a blistering heatwave.

July 26th, 2023
Hike for the Cure delivers ‘healthy start’ to 2023 Walk for the Cure campaign

BREWERS BAY, Tortola, 25 July 2023 – More than 100 registrants participated in Hike for the Cure in the Mount Healthy/Brewers Bay area on Sunday, July 16, 2023, helping to raise $2660 for the Walk for the Cure fund.

July 24th, 2023
Dr Dierdra D. Wheatley-Peters is new HR Manager of BVIHSA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has announced the appointment of a new Human Resources Manager, Dierdra D. Wheatley-Peters, PhD.

July 11th, 2023
'Self-isolate if you have COVID-19'- Dr Ronald E. Georges

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronald E. Georges is advising persons to self-isolate if they have tested positive for the COVID-19 disease.

July 8th, 2023
Healthcare not a cost, but investment in people of VI– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has called for healthcare to be viewed as an investment in the people of the VI and development of the territory, rather than it being viewed as a cost.

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