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Hon Vincent O. Wheatley claps back @ criticisms by Hons Skelton & Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the issues brought up by two former Health Ministers of the territory, Hons Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) and Marlon A. Penn (R8), now Members of the Opposition, are being addressed.
Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease outbreak; VI has 66 confirmed cases
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) continues to rise in the Virgin Islands (VI) and members of the community have been advised to take the necessary precautions.
VG Dumpsite gets new admin office
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- With the construction of an administration office, the longstanding health and welfare issue at the Virgin Gorda Dumpsite has been addressed.
BVIHSA receives 4 new dialysis machines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Dialysis Unit of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) received a major boost with the arrival of new dialysis machines.
$250K OECS grant secured; Generators for 6 health centres
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The health infrastructure of the Virgin Islands (VI) is expected to see improvements, with the Ministry of Health and Social Development receiving a grant from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
BVI Moves Family Fun Day Walk tomorrow
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is hosting a Family Fun Day Walk tomorrow, Saturday, October 19, 2024.
VI hands over OECS Council of Health Ministers Chairmanship to Dominica
PORTSMOUTH, Dominica- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) is currently in Dominica attending the 10th Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Health Ministers.
VI delegation attended 61st PAHO Directing Council
WASHINGTON DC, USA- Officials from the Ministry of Health and Social Development represented the Virgin Islands (VI) at the 61st Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO) Directing Council in Washington DC from September 30 to October 4, 2024.
Premier pledges full support for 'very capable' Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D Wheatley (R7) has described Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O Wheatley (R9) as capable enough to hold the portfolio entrusted to him.
BVIHSA looking for board members
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is looking to fill the vacant positions of members on its board.
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