The Virgin Islands is taking a significant step toward modernizing its health sector with the recent hosting of an Information Systems for Health (IS4H) workshop. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and Social Development in collaboration with the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), brought together a diverse group of stakeholders for a multisector consultation. … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development, in partnership with the Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), is promoting the safe use of medicines as part of #MedSafetyWeek, which is observed from November 4 to 10. This year’s campaign theme highlights the importance of correct medicine usage to prevent adverse effects … Continued
The Department of Disaster Management has issued air quality and heat index warnings for the Virgin Islands as a surge of Saharan Dust sweeps through the region. The advisory, issued Thursday, cautions that air quality is expected to be “moderate to high” for the next several days. When air quality is described as “moderate to … Continued
The BVI Cancer Society has made a significant contribution to the fight against cancer in the Virgin Islands by donating a state-of-the-art MRI Injector machine to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA). The donation, made in honour of the late Kirima Shameka Forbes, was presented during a heartfelt ceremony on Friday, October 18, at the … Continued
In response to ongoing concerns raised by the Virgin Gorda community regarding healthcare delivery, the Ministry of Health and Social Development and the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) have implemented significant updates to services at the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic. During a recent meeting with residents, several issues were highlighted, prompting the government to prioritize … Continued
Director of Waste Management, Marcus Solomon, is encouraging residents to make use of the Derelict Removal Information System to track vehicles that have been tagged or removed under the territory’s derelict removal program. The system, which can be accessed online, allows users to see real-time updates on vehicles that have been marked as derelict on … Continued
Honourable Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull, Representative for the 2nd District, has called for urgent attention to the compensation packages offered to healthcare professionals in the territory. During a recent debate in the House of Assembly, he emphasized the need to raise compensation for doctors and nurses, citing concerns about losing skilled professionals to neighbouring territories such … Continued
The East End community, Lower Estate, Huntum’s Ghut, Purcell Estate, Duffs Bottom, and Sea Cows Bay are among a few neighbourhoods that have been identified as areas of key concern as it relates to dengue fever in the Virgin Islands. This was disclosed by Chief Environmental Health Officer Lionel Michael during a recent interview with … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has recorded more than 80 cases of dengue fever so far in 2024, with approximately 23 percent of those infected seeking medical attention. This update comes from the National Epidemiologist, Harmonie Brewley-Massiah, who shared the latest data during a recent interview with 284 Media. Brewley-Massiah noted that the territory experienced a … Continued
In response to mounting public pressure and recent tragedies linked to healthcare inadequacies, the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has announced plans to launch a nursing school in the territory. This initiative, expected to be realized by 2025, was disclosed by BVIHSA Chairman Ron Potter at a recent community meeting held on Virgin … Continued
