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VI on ‘heightened vigilance’ following detection of Monkeypox cases in region
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) Ministry of Health and Social Development has increased its infectious disease surveillance in response to the detection of Monkeypox cases in the Caribbean Region.
‘Monkey pox’ infection on the horizon as COVID pandemic dwindles
GENEVA, Switzerland - More than 80 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in at least 12 countries according to the World Health Organization (WHO) with another 50 suspected cases being investigated.
‘Strike Team’ formed to tackle destructive Coral Disease in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has responded to the threat of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease in the territory by forming a 'Strike Team' to tackle the disease.
VI coral reefs under threat by deadly disease- Hon Wheatley
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- “Our marine resources need our help,” was the clarion call by Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), as he detailed that an emerging disease scientists are calling Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD), which attacks living tissues of corals eventually leading to their death, has reached the Virgin Islands.
BVI Cancer Society emphasises Childhood Cancer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Families, caregivers, charities and research groups across the many countries are observing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and the BVI Cancer Society has intensified its call for awareness education among in-school children.
VI sees decline in HIV/AIDS cases - Hon. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With individuals being sexually active at a young age, and being faithful is somewhat a thing of the past, HIV/AIDS has the potential to be prevalent in the Virgin Islands (VI) communities, but through the efforts made by various organisations in the VI, the Minister of Health has revealed that there has been a decline in the number of new infections reported in the Virgin Islands.
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