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Ministry of Health launches new monthly newsletter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Health Promotion Unit of the Ministry of Health and Social Development will be launching a monthly newsletter to promote health and wellbeing throughout the Territory.
After over a decade Patricia Hackett returns as Gender Affairs Coordinator
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ms Patricia Hackett has been appointed Gender Affairs Coordinator in the Ministry of Health and Social Development from May 2023 to May 2024.
'Pandemic' compensation for Public Health Unit being 'addressed'- MoH&SD
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Staff of the Public Health Unit (PHU) have been assured that the issue of compensation for works done during the COVID-19 pandemic is being addressed.
Virgin Islanders urged to drink less alcohol for ‘Dry October’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islanders are being urged to consume less alcohol, as part of the 2021 “Go Sober for October” initiative of the Ministry of Health and Social Development.
SSB awards $350K in Nursing Scholarships
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The educational journey of two local women to advance their nursing careers have been made easier with the help of a scholarship from the Social Security Board (SSB).
Health Ministry issues warning over purchasing fake vaccines online
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Persons in the Virgin Islands are being warned against buying fake vaccines and other COVID-19 related paraphernalia online.
Residents urged to beware of surge in Ciguatera Fish Poisoning
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being urged to beware of a surge in Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) within the last three weeks, the Ministry of Health and Social Development has warned.
Beware of 'counterfeit hand sanitisers' on the market- Health Ministry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands are advised to be vigilant against counterfeit hand sanitisers that are being sold on the market.
Ministry Of Health receives Telecommunications Kit
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Health Disaster Coordinator, Dr Ronald E. Georges received a communications kit today to support efforts towards the re-establishment of the health sector’s emergency telecommunications network.
'We saw a lot of alien things in Road Town'- City Manager
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the 2018 hurricane season approaches and is said to be a very active season, cleanup efforts of the ghuts and drains have been taking place throughout the different communities, especially in the high flood risk areas in Road Town.
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