The Ministry of Health and Social Development is informing the residents of Virgin Gorda that due to circumstances beyond their control registration for the Fitness Movement Challenge will be delayed until Friday March 13. The team will travel to Virgin Gorda to register individuals and groups who are desirous of accepting the challenge.
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is making it easy for Virgin Gorda residents to join the Fitness Movement Challenge as territory wide participation is needed in the drive towards a healthier Virgin Islands.
Topic: Medical Services, Public Health | Posted By: aphillip
Tuesday, 3 March 2015 - 4:00pm
The Ministry of Health and Social Development in its quest to promote a medicine vigilant Virgin Islands, is calling on the community to be more alert regarding their pharmaceutical use.
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has launched a four part series on pharmaducation to educate the public on asthma management strategies, drug interactions, pharmacovigilance and proper disposal of unwanted medicines.
Topic: Hospital Administration, Public Health | Posted By: aphillip
Monday, 16 February 2015 - 3:45pm
Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton sent a clear message that no one will be denied access to needed health care in the Virgin Islands.
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is notifying the public that the Fitness Movement Challenge originally set to begin on February 16 has been extended to March 16 to facilitate registration.
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has formed a workplace walking group as it continues to advocate for a healthier Virgin Islands, through its Run/Walk for Health programme.
Food handlers who are desirous of participating in this year’s Farmer’s Week activities are reminded that they require a valid food handler’s permit to be able to do so.
A 12 week fitness challenge has been issued to residents of the Virgin Islands to increase physical activity thereby ensuring a healthier Virgin Islands.
The Ministry of Health and Social Development continues to encourage community based physical activity as a means of achieving a healthier Virgin Islands through its Run/Walk for Health programme.
The goal of the programme is to encourage persons to engage in regular physical activity and is a joint collaboration between the Ministry of Health, Department of Youth Affairs and Sports and the BVI Olympic Committee.
