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VI warned of ‘Antimicrobial Resistance’ that can arise from medication misuse
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been warned of vulnerability to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) that can come as a result of drug instances of medication misuse.
Private medical facilities accused of exploiting NHI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Almost all the private medical facilities in the territory have come under fire for allegedly jacking up their prices and putting undue pressure on patients since the National Health Insurance (NHI) was implemented.
Patients to be monitored for fraud under NHI - Barry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Steps are being taken to prevent patients taking advantage of the medical system in any fraudulent way once the National Health Insurance (NHI) programme comes into being. This is according to Deputy Director of the Social Security Board, Mr Roy Barry.
No refunds made to seniors allegedly charged for medication
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While noting that the long term sustainability and success of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) hinges on the implementation of strategic opportunities such as customer service and satisfaction, CEO Mrs Darlene Carty-Baptiste expressed an awareness of the need for transparency and accountability.
Maduro sounds warning on hospital's treatment of seniors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The host of the BVI Forum, Edmund Maduro, has sounded a warning that the Territory needs to be careful about the way seniors are allegedly treated at Peebles Hospital.
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