Preemie Graduation It’s time to celebrate!! We are excited about another preemie graduation. This precious preemie was born at a gestational age of 26 weeks and 6 days with a birth weight 1.050kg. After being at the NICU for 7 weeks, baby is finally going home! Congratulations to our preemie parents!! #preemiestrong #nicugraduate #paediatrician #nurse
Rotary Club of Antigua Health Walk In observance of Caribbean Wellness Day, join the Rotary Club of Antigua for a Health Walk. To Register: https://forms.gle/S6EHqkKqnsL6qSH29
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease ParentsGuardians Childcare Providers Childcare WorkersBe vigilant Hand, foot and mouth disease is common in children especially especially toddlers and infants. Parents and Childcare workers should know the symptoms of the disease, prevention and control measures.
Strategic Impact Assessment on updated Building Code Consultancy The Antigua and Barbuda Department of Environment is looking for Strategic Impact Assessment on updated Building Code Consultancy for (GCF Build Project) Resilience to hurricanes in the building sector in Antigua and Barbuda.
Drafting of the Physical Planning Act Regulation Consultancy The Department of Evinroment is looking for Drating of the Physical Planning Act Regulations Consultant for (GCF Build Project Resilience to hurricanes in the building sector in Antigua and Barbuda
August 23, 2022 Health Minister congratulates Alfred Athill on Pharmacist of the Year 2022 Award The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to our Director of Pharmaceutical Services in Antigua and Barbuda, Mr. Alfred Athill on receiving the award for the CAP Pharmacist of the Year
FUNCTIONS OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM Just as burglar bars are designed to protect and prevent intruders from entering one’s establishments, so too does our body’s immune system against bacteria, viruses, fungi as well as toxic chemicals caused by microbes. The system is comprised of diverse organs, cells and proteins which work together. There
DO YOU HAVE SKIN PROBLEMS? Atopic dermatitis or eczema is a common skin disorder within Antigua and Barbuda. Diagnosed as a chronic, degenerating, inflammatory skin condition, eczema signs are quite visible in babies and small children. It affects mainly children in urban areas or developed countries and its dominance has enlarged over the last 30
ARE YOU AFRAID OF MONKEYPOX? A mere glance on the images associated with the monkeypox virus is enough to make a person’s skin crawl. But, what if the images were of someone you know or cared about? Furthermore, what if they depicted you? Yes, even the very thought is painfully scary. The scare surrounding
August 18, 2022 (ABEMS releases the facts on August 5th 2022 Traffic Accident) The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment is aware of a publication by various media houses regarding a traffic accident which took place on Friday 5th August 2022 in Fig Tree Drive. In the various media reports, it is being