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BVIHSA begins public consultation for 'strategic plan' tonight
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Members of the public are invited to public consultation meetings, as the development of a strategic development plan for the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is underway.
Financial hardship for VI families: Growing cost of care for elderly
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is grappling with an urgent elderly care crisis.
Residents urged to take advantage of Triple Assessment Breast Clinic
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Residents are being encouraged to take advantage of the services at the Triple Assessment Breast Clinic at Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital, as the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) continues to spread the message- ‘Early Detection Saves Lives’.
Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital to receive upgrades through $100M loan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A multi-agreement was signed between the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) for renovations and repairs at Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital.
NHI beneficiaries reminded of $1M cap as some using it 'willy nilly'
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Persons covered under the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme in the Virgin Islands have been advised to watch their NHI spending.
STIs on the rise; Ministry continues ‘Wrap It Up’ campaign
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The number of individuals presenting with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) is on the rise in the Virgin Islands, the Ministry of Health and Social Development has disclosed.
Over 300 men screened @ BVI Red Cross Men’s Health Fair so far
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Over three hundred men have been screened so far at the BVI Red Cross’ Biennial Men’s Health Fair.
$250K OECS grant secured; Generators for 6 health centres
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The health infrastructure of the Virgin Islands (VI) is expected to see improvements, with the Ministry of Health and Social Development receiving a grant from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
Breast, colon & prostate cancers most prevalent in VI- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Breast, colon and prostate cancers are among the most prevalent in the Virgin Islands (VI). This information comes as the Territory joins the rest of the world in celebrating World Cancer Day today, Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Health clinic in East End closes temporarily
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Iris Penn Smith Clinic in East End has been closed temporarily, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) announced.
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