News
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.
BVI Moves to be launched on Saturday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A new programme dubbed ‘BVI Moves’ will be launched by the Ministry of Health and Social Development on Saturday, September 14, 2024, during Caribbean Wellness Day celebrations.
Ron R. Potter defends himself against 'smiling' during VG meeting accusation
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Mr Ron R. Potter has defended himself against claims that he was smirking and smiling during the community meeting in Virgin Gorda last weekend.
_02.png)
‘Public should not be alarmed’ due to monkey pox- Dr. Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald E. Georges has said there is no need for alarm in the Virgin Islands (VI) due to monkey pox.
Is the Virgin Islands under threat from Mpox? Are we ready?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020 that killed millions around the world, including over 30 persons in the Virgin Islands (VI), and devastated the global economy, the world is facing yet another global health emergency.
Increase in dengue & severe hospitalisation cause concern in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development in the Virgin Islands (VI) is reporting an increase in the number of dengue fever (DF) cases, including severe dengue requiring hospitalisation.
BVIHSA compromising ability of power company to keep VI lights on -Dr Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation BVIEC, Dr Neil N. Smith, has called out the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and connected clinics as compromising the ability of the power company to keep lights on in the Virgin Islands (VI).
.jpg)
.jpg)
1.png)
.png)
Follow Us On
