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Chronic diseases a ‘significant health problem’ in VI - Health Minister
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Chronic diseases, which according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) includes illnesses like heart disease, some cancers and diabetes, have been categorised as significant health issues in the Virgin Islands (VI). This is according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL).
‘VI healthcare too costly & unsustainable’ - Cromwell Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk show personality Cromwell Smith aka 'Edju En Ka', who hosts ‘Umoja’, Thursday nights on ZBVI 780 AM, says healthcare in the Virgin Islands (VI) has become too costly and as a result government spending in the sector has become unsustainable.
VI facing chronic disease epidemic - Dr. Sandra Delon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - “Our whole health system is designed, as you know, to manage acute illnesses and now we have the chronic disease epidemic; so it is a whole system change and that takes a long time.” So says Dr. Sandra Delon, a Consultant.
Diabetes Awareness Month: Calendar of Events
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - November is celebrated annually/internationally as Diabetes Awareness Month. This observance started when a United Nations Resolution was ratified in 1991. It is recognised that diabetes is a “chronic debilitating and costly disease associated with severe complications.”
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