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Eureka Medical & Bougainvillea Clinic cash in over $50M in 5 years from NHI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Over eighty million dollars has been paid out to five local healthcare partners through the National Health Insurance (NHI) from January 2019 to January 2024 with Eureka Medical Clinic and Bougainvillea Clinic being the top two companies.
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USVI's Department of Health launches dengue hotline as cases continue to surge
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] VI Department of Health announced on Friday, October 25, 2024, that it has implemented a dedicated hotline aimed at educating residents on dengue fever prevention and protecting the community as the territory faces a rising number of dengue cases.
Improvements being made to VG healthcare services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has stated that significant improvements are being made to health services on Virgin Gorda through efforts of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).
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.
100 educators receive First Aid training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several educators and school support staff are now better equipped to assist in cases of emergencies at their schools following a First Aid training by the BVI Red Cross.
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.
Record numbers participated in 2024 Walk for the Cure
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Four hundred and fifty registrants were received for the 13th Annual CIBC Caribbean Walk for the Cure which was held this past weekend, October 5, 2024, making this year’s event one with record breaking numbers and a resounding success.
Mental health can no longer be overlooked- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said mental health is no longer a topic that can be overlooked.
'We need that cancer registry'- BVICS President
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- President of the BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) Gloria A. Fahie has called for the long-promised cancer registry to become a reality.
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.
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