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About 4000 diabetics in VI- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—According to the Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), about four thousand people in the Virgin Islands (VI) currently suffer from diabetes.
Diabetes Association to form human circle on World Diabetes Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Diabetes Association is celebrating World Diabetes Day today, Thursday, November 14, 2024, under the theme ‘With appropriate access to diabetes care and support for their well-being, everyone with diabetes has the chance to live well’.
Eastern Branch of BVI Diabetes Association revamped
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Eastern Branch of the BVI Diabetes Association has been revamped, paving way for the work of the association to continue in Tortola.
VG residents assist after Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic floods
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Flooding that occurred at the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic in Virgin Gorda on Monday, November 4, 2024, saw residents spring into action to assist with the cleanup.
Eureka Medical & Bougainvillea Clinic cash in over $50M in 5 years from NHI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Over eighty million dollars has been paid out to five local healthcare partners through the National Health Insurance (NHI) from January 2019 to January 2024 with Eureka Medical Clinic and Bougainvillea Clinic being the top two companies.
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USVI's Department of Health launches dengue hotline as cases continue to surge
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] VI Department of Health announced on Friday, October 25, 2024, that it has implemented a dedicated hotline aimed at educating residents on dengue fever prevention and protecting the community as the territory faces a rising number of dengue cases.
Improvements being made to VG healthcare services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has stated that significant improvements are being made to health services on Virgin Gorda through efforts of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).
BVI Moves Family Fun Day Walk tomorrow
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is hosting a Family Fun Day Walk tomorrow, Saturday, October 19, 2024.
100 educators receive First Aid training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several educators and school support staff are now better equipped to assist in cases of emergencies at their schools following a First Aid training by the BVI Red Cross.
VI hands over OECS Council of Health Ministers Chairmanship to Dominica
PORTSMOUTH, Dominica- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) is currently in Dominica attending the 10th Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Health Ministers.
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