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VI marks 20 years of observing Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- April 2023 marks 20 years since the first observation of Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in the Virgin Islands.
VI residents urged to save lives by cleaning their hands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands residents are urged to keep their hands clean at all times as the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) promotes Hand Hygiene Day observed on May 6, 2019.
‘Focus on prevention rather than cure’ – Donald E. De Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host and social commentator Donald E. de Castro is concerned that the government’s health thrust seems to be focused on looking after people after they become sick rather than preventing them from becoming sick.
Prevention the best option against polio – Dr Stephen Patrick
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Nigerian doctor working in the Virgin Islands Dr Stephen Patrick said that the emphasis must remain on prevention of polio rather than treating persons after the fact as even if they survive the viral disease, there is still an impact on their lives as changes to their appearance can lead to a life of stigma and discrimination.
Health Authority mulls introduction of cancer registry - CEO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has embarked on the establishment of a cancer registry, a first of its kind within the organisation, according to CEO Darlene Carty-Baptiste.
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