BVI Freight And Shipping Companies Updated On Covid 19 Precautions

Tuesday, 25 February 2020 - 3:48pm

Officials from the Ministry of Health and Social Development have met with local freight and cargo shipping companies to discuss precautionary measures in response to COVID-19.

Honourable Carvin Malone: Non-communicable Disease Programmes

Thursday, 20 February 2020 - 3:11pm

In September 2007, CARICOM Heads of Government convened a summit on Non-communicable disease (NCDs) to address the social, economic and health burden of NCDs in member states. The key outcome of the Summit was the Port of Spain Declaration which provides a 14 point road map for CARICOM Countries to address several challenging issues collaboratively.  While the BVI Government did not participate in the summit, the Territory embraced the recommendations coming out of the CARICOM meeting.  

Premier Fahie On Coronavirus Virus: BVI Overseas Offices and Employees

Thursday, 20 February 2020 - 12:23pm

Mister Speaker, I thank the Honourable Minister for Health and Social Development and his team for keeping the public informed about the status of the virus and how the Territory is mitigating the risks associated with its outbreak.

BVI Health Travel Advisory Level 1

Tuesday, 4 February 2020 - 1:32pm

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is strongly advising that BVIslanders and residents avoid all “non-essential” travel to China and to other countries affected by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019 n-CoV).

Practice Safe Sex During The Holiday Season

Tuesday, 24 December 2019 - 11:19am

Chief Nursing Officer, Ms. Jascinth Hannibal is pictured holding a tree decorated with condoms to encourage safe sex during the holiday season.

BVI Health Advisory Issued On Gastroenteritis

Friday, 15 November 2019 - 3:35pm

Officials at the Ministry of Health and Social Development are urging parents of small children to pay attention for signs of Gastroenteritis (gastro).

Hand Foot And Mouth Information Meeting On Tuesday November 12

Friday, 8 November 2019 - 4:59pm

Faculty, staff, parents and guardians from the Cedar International, Montessori and St. Georges Primary School are invited to a Hand-Foot and Mouth Information meeting on Tuesday, November 12 at 4:00 p.m.

Statement by Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone on Measles

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 - 10:28am

Mr. Speaker, 2019 is proving to be challenging as there has been an upsurge in the number of reported cases of Measles worldwide, notably in South America, the Philippines, the european Union and the United States of America. As of May 14th 2019, the Centre of Disease Control has reported 839 confirmed cases of measles across 23 states and this number is growing exponentially. 

Statement On Measles Outbreak By Minister For Health And Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone - May 7, 2019

Tuesday, 7 May 2019 - 2:18pm

During recent weeks, there has been a surge in the number of reported cases of measles worldwide but most notably in the United States of America.

BVI Boasts More Than 90 Percent Coverage Of Childhood Vaccines

Wednesday, 24 April 2019 - 3:00pm

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone has disclosed that the Territory has 90 to 95 percentage coverage for recommended childhood vaccines.

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