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Potable water at “serious risk” of sewage contamination - Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Indiscriminate disposal of sewage and liquid waste continues to be a prominent cause for public health concern in the Virgin Islands (VI) with potable water supplies being placed at a serious risk of contamination by sewage.
Transportation & ambulance top sister islands health care needs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The sister islands of Anegada and Jost Van Dyke have their share of concerns in the health care service that they receive, and while most residents say the service is satisfactory, there is room for improvement with the need for transportation from the island in the case of an emergency and having an ambulance-type service on island among their top needs.
UPDATE – Fly baits put on JVD, dumpsite to be cleared
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following an “emergency invitation” issued by a resident of Jost Van Dyke to the Minister for Health Hon. Ronnie Skelton to visit the island to address garbage pile up on the island and flies, fly baits have been placed on the island and a commitment to clear the dump site.
VI eying Panama for overseas health care option
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Central American country of Panama is the latest option for overseas health care service that Government is looking into using with the level of care provided by there being described as on the same level of the United States of America or even better.
VI sees decline in HIV/AIDS cases - Hon. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With individuals being sexually active at a young age, and being faithful is somewhat a thing of the past, HIV/AIDS has the potential to be prevalent in the Virgin Islands (VI) communities, but through the efforts made by various organisations in the VI, the Minister of Health has revealed that there has been a decline in the number of new infections reported in the Virgin Islands.
Scotiabank & Health Ministry provide free HIV testing today!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Committed to supporting the communities of the Virgin Islands (VI) by bringing together the people to build a bright and healthy future, Scotiabank and the Ministry of Health came together for the fourth year to host their annual, ‘Regional testing Day 2012’.
Efforts made to cure men’s phobia of doctors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In efforts to rid the phobia that most men have against doctors and health check-ups, the department of Gender Affairs is conducting a health fair, geared towards educating men about preventative methods against harmful illnesses and showing them the importance of eating and staying healthy.
BVIHSA is underfunded; approx. $11M owed!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Remember those heated debates in the House of Assembly over the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) overspending, well the newly appointed Chairman Bishop John Cline opined that “when the debate is happening our politicians must debate from a point of relevance that it is not always overspending as much as it is underfunding”.
Bishop Cline: Non Virgin Islander “identified” for BVIHSA CEO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Bishop John Cline revealed that a non-Virgin Islander has been recommended for the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Authority.
Hon. Skelton: Small number of overseas staff for new hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Ministry of Health and Social Development will have to hire overseas medical professionals to facilitate the smooth flow for the new Peebles Hospital, but Hon. Ronnie Skelton wants that number to be “very small”.
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