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Increase in respiratory tract infections in children reported
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is closely monitoring an increase in respiratory tract infections among young children across the territory.
STIs continue to rise across VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) across the Virgin Islands (VI) continue to rise.
Over 4000 persons estimated to be living with diabetes in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- More than four thousand people in the Virgin Islands (VI) are estimated to be living with diabetes.
STIs on the rise; Ministry continues ‘Wrap It Up’ campaign
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The number of individuals presenting with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) is on the rise in the Virgin Islands, the Ministry of Health and Social Development has disclosed.
Workshop aims to improve physicians prescribing techniques for the elderly
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development has said it will be hosting a virtual workshop to improve the prescription of medication for the elderly.
Health Travel Advisory: Avoid all 'non-essential' travel to China
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is strongly advising that VIslanders and residents avoid all “non-essential” travel to China and to other countries affected by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019 n-CoV).
Ranitidine medication recalled in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development has issued a recall on all Ranitidine medication made by Apotex Corp, Sanoz Inc., Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline.
Health Ministry launches Child Protection in Emergencies campaign
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is teaming up with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) to ensure that the needs of children are prioritised during emergencies.
New Members appointed to BVI NPO registration board
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the appointment and re-appointment of members of the Non-Profit Organisations (NPO) Registration Board.
34 cases of ‘pink eye’ reported on VG
VIRGIN GORDA, Tortola, VI – There are 34 reported cases of conjunctivitis or pink eye infection on the island of Virgin Gorda, according to the Ministry of Health and Social Development.
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