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'High risk' VI implementing border control measures for measles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With global measles cases soaring in places like the United States, Latin America and Europe, local health authorities have been on the alert and encouraging the populace to get vaccinated as a matter of priority.
First Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) inserted @ Peebles Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An important step in healthcare in the Territory was made on April 18, 2019 when for the first time ever an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) was inserted on a patient at Peebles Hospital.
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.
Mobile Clinic arrives for BVIHSA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -The United Kingdom (UK) has donated a Mobile Clinic Van to the Territory and it will be for the use of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), in their efforts to expand Medical Services.
63 nurses, pharmacists & medical practitioners quit BVIHSA after hurricanes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Sixty three persons have quit, or have signalled an intention to resign from the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), from critical areas such as nursing, pharmaceuticals and medical practitioners and as such, a considerable part of the agency’s 2018 budget for staffing, will go towards the costs of replacing those members.
6 months to look for job! Peebles Hospital security told
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), the statutory body that runs all public health services, is facing many financial challenges among other issues.
Over a month later still no action on salary increase for public medical staff
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was around February 20, 2017 that doctors and other medical personnel who work for the state-owned BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) staged a strike via a sickout over lack of adequate salaries and poor working conditions.
Move out ‘non-performers’ in BVIHSA - Hon Skelton to Bishop Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a stern manner, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) charged Chairman of the Board of Directors of BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Bishop John I. Cline to move out non-performers in the health system.
Hon Fahie Blasts BVIHSA for snubbing locals for CEO position
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Madam Speaker, our people cannot be taking second in their own country, it cannot be, they cannot be put second in their country, no,” said Opposition Member Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) as he made it clear that he has a problem with the selection of a Trinidadian above a local to take up the position of Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).
New post & job created for Darlene A. Carty-Baptiste?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After four (4) years at the helm of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and now without a new contract, Darlene A. Carty-Baptiste is going nowhere fast.
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