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Psychiatric facility in the making for mentally challenged

By Fareeza Haniff The Ministry of Health and Social is concerned about the number of mentally challenged and homeless persons roaming the streets of Road Town. The issue was raised by a number of residents in Cane Garden Bay during […]

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Health insurance may be delayed until next year

Although the government initially stated that the National Health Insurance (NHI) would be implemented by August of this year, there are indications that it could be pushed back

Health Authority promises confidentiality following inquiries about incidents

In light of reported inquiries made by members of the public regarding certain incidents, the BVI Health Services Authority has given the assurance that patients’ health information is

Leave politics out of health insurance – Skelton

Emphasizing that the purpose of the impending National Health Insurance Plan is for the betterment of the entire territory, the authorities are imploring persons to desist from attempting

“Health reform is on the way”, Skelton lauds partnership between BVIHSA and Puerto Rico’s HIMA Health

The BVI Health Services Authority and HIMA Health from Puerto Rico have formally entered into a partnership which is aimed at providing better health care for the people

WASTED MEDICINE: Health Authority admits medications are going to waste, promises solution

The cash-strapped Health Services Authority has admitted that some of the medications it has procured for the treatment of patients have been going to waste, but efforts are

Concerns raised about prevalence of cancer in the territory; Skelton says government seeking to address the issue

Government is being accused of not doing enough to address the health issues in the BVI, but Health Minister Ronnie Skelton says there are many serious health issues

Viral Gastroenteritis: 228 cases recorded since the start of the year

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is reminding residents to practice good personal hygiene to safeguard their health as part of efforts to combat viral gastroenteritis in

Suppliers owed over $2M; Health Authority says they aren’t happy

The BVI Health Services Authority last evening disclosed that it owes its suppliers in excess of $2M for a number of goods and services. Head of the statutory body

New Hospital Will Need About 204 Nursing Staff – Health Minister

The BVI Health Services should be looking to recruit close to 100 more nursing staff to fill the needs of the new Peebles Hospital, which is set to

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