The Vector Control Unit in the Environmental Health Division is visiting schools this week as part of Mosquito Awareness activities.

Asthmatics and persons with respiratory conditions in the vicinity of the demolition of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School are being urged to take the necessary precautions including the wearing of masks.

Residents of the Virgin Islands are encouraged to take care of their mental, physical, spiritual and social health as the Territory observes World Health Day.

The Virgin Islands community is being urged to protect their kidneys as the Ministry of Health observes World Kidney Day today March 9.

The Environmental Health Division’s Vector Control Unit will be carrying out fogging on Tortola in the following areas:

The Environmental Health Division will be hosting a virtual Food Handlers Training Course on Tuesday October 18 at 5:00 p.m.

Clinicians, caregivers and the public will be educated about the signs and symptoms of depression at a workshop to be hosted by the Ministry of Health and Social Development next month.

National Epidemiologist Ms. Harmonie Brewley-Massiah has confirmed 44 cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) across 10 preschools and day care centres in the Territory.

The Environmental Health Division is heightening surveillance of early childhood centers across the Territory following the report of eight suspected cases of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD).