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Parents of teens urged not to dismiss their children’s painful periods
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is joining in the recognition of March as Endometriosis Awareness Month, with Endometriosis Awareness Day being celebrated on March 28, 2026.
Public Assistance Programme records 13% increase in beneficiaries for 2025- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Social assistance under the Ministry of Health and Social Development’s Public Assistance Programme increased by 13 per cent since temporary measures were put in place in 2025.
Health Minister urges public to support Algernon ‘Gunny’ George Memorial Walk
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- Ninth District Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley is encouraging everyone to come out and support the annual Algernon ‘Gunny’ George Memorial Walk tomorrow, Saturday, November 22, 2025.
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.
Hon Vincent O. Wheatley attending OECS Health Ministers meeting in Grenada
GRAND ANSE, St George's, Grenada- Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), is attending the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) 11th Meeting of Ministers: Health in Grenada.
Virgin Islanders are ‘secretive’ about their health- Dr Sharlon Lewis
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Dr Sharlon Lewis has said Virgin Islanders are very secretive when it comes to their health, which can be detrimental.
Influx of Sargassum could continue for days or weeks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The influx of Sargassum seaweed may continue over the coming days and even weeks, a Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change press release on Friday, August 1, 2025, has advised.
BVI Moves is for 'a healthier VI'- Health Minister
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development, in collaboration with the UniteBVI Foundation, will be hosting a BVI Moves Walk and Aerobics activity tomorrow, Saturday, July 5, 2025.
VI Eat Well Guide & Dietary Guidelines launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As efforts to raise awareness about healthy eating habits and the correlation between food and some Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases, the Ministry of Health and Social Development has launched The Virgin Islands Eat Well Guide and Dietary Guidelines.
BVI Cancer Prevention Conference scheduled for June
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Cancer Society, in collaboration with the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), will host the BVI Cancer Prevention Conference 2025 next month.
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