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Hundreds benefit from free dental, optical & medical services by United Hands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hundreds of persons in the Virgin Islands have benefitted from free dental, optical and medical services offered by the Florida-based non-profit organisation Gifted Hands this week.
Pap Test Screening Initiative successfully targets over 300 women
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Over 300 women signed up to participate in the Celebrating Life: Know>Fix>Live>WIN! free pap smear initiative titled CERVICAL CANCER, THAT’S ENOUGH.
Men may feel ‘societal pressure to suppress their emotions’- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has highlighted the importance of men seeking help and prioritising their mental health and well-being.
BVIEC disconnects health clinics due to BVIHSA owing millions in electricity bills
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Some health clinics in the [British] Virgin Islands had their electricity supply disconnected by the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) on June 12, 2024, due to millions of dollars owed in electricity bills.
Protect yourself & your family against respiratory infections- Health Ministry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is closely monitoring the seasonal increase in respiratory infections and is encouraging the community to take protective measures to reduce its exposure to infections.
RVIPF cautions of ‘criminal offence’ to knowingly transmit HIV, STIs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Persons in the Virgin Islands are being urged to get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, amidst concerning statistics showing an increase in cases in the territory over the last 5 years.
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Fixing incinerator by 3rd quarter of 2024 a 'top priority' for Gov't– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On the road to building a more green and sustainable [British] Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says fixing the incinerator at Pockwood Pond remains a top priority for his government.
Increased fever & respiratory issues in VI linked to COVID-19 virus- Health Ministry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health and Social Development is alerting of an increase in reports of fever and respiratory syndromes in the territory.
‘Go to the beach’ on weekends- David D. Archer Jr to public officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Mental health and mental wellness is not something to ignore. We are one incident, one experience, and one situation away from not feeling overall well,” Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr stated in a public message on mental health awareness on May 31, 2024.
Public urged to reduce mosquito breeding after heavy rainfall
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Environmental Health Division is urging residents to take immediate action to reduce mosquito breeding sites following heavy rainfall.
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