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Health workers now ready to administer HIV rapid tests

In continued efforts to strengthen the health sector’s response and treatment of HIV/AIDS, over 70 health workers throughout the Virgin Islands received training on how to administer an HIV Rapid Test to clients accessing health care services following Provider Initiated […]

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Government worried about funds for increased dialysis demand

Health Minister Ronnie Skelton has disclosed that up to November 15, Peebles Hospital was providing about 48 persons with weekly dialysis treatment. He made the disclosure during an address

Health insurance scheme to be implemented next year following numerous delays

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. D. Orlando Smith has announced that the highly anticipated National Health Insurance (NHI) System is to be implemented next year. The impending implementation

Health Authority cautioned about proposed fee hikes

Opposition member Julian Fraser has cautioned the BVI Health Services Authority to be considerate of the poor as it tries to improve its financial standing. Nearly two weeks ago,

Dengue cases rise to 70

There are 70 reported cases of dengue fever in the territory and the Environmental Health Division is calling for persons to clean around their homes to ensure that

Nearly $2 million for health information system

Government is spending $1.7 million to implement a system aimed at improving the collection and storage of information at public health facilities. Chairman of the state-run BVI Health Authority

Health Authority owed nearly $28m; threatens legal action

Recently appointed Chief Executive Officer for the BVI Health Services Authority Darlene Carthy Baptiste has announced that members of the public owe the authority a combined total of

Healthcare fees to increase

Members of the public may soon have to dig deeper into their pockets to pay increased fees when accessing service at Peebles Hospital and other public healthcare facilities

Health Ministry issues new policies for management of HIV/AIDS

Clinicians and other health professionals now have national protocols to guide their treatment of patients with HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases and infections, following the introduction of

43 suspected cases of dengue reported; residents urged to be proactive

The community is being advised to safeguard itself against Dengue Fever by clearing their property of any objects that can contain water and become breeding grounds for the

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