May, 2026 - Ministry of Health, Wellness and Environment.

GENTLE REMINDER OF EXTENDED OPERATING HOURS AT SELECTED CLINICS

Closure of the St. John’s Public Cemetery to New Burials The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs wishes to once again inform the general public that the St. John’s Public Cemetery has been officially closed to new burials with effect from April 1, 2026. As a result, all public burials will now

Minister of Health Leads Delegation to Barbuda for Comprehensive Health Sector Assessment Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, Michael Joseph, recently led a high-level delegation to Barbuda as part of ongoing efforts to assess and strengthen healthcare delivery and public health infrastructure on the sister island.The visit forms part of the Government’s

Antigua and Barbuda Participates in Regional Workshop on Accessing the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage Antigua and Barbuda participated in the Caribbean Training Workshop for National Focal Points and Alternates on Accessing the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD), held in Bridgetown, Barbados from May 12–13, 2026. The workshop was jointly

Public Health Inspectors Strengthen Food Safety Preparedness Ahead of Caribana Festival Public Health Inspectors from the Central Board of Health recently collaborated with their collegues from the Barbuda Public Health Department to conduct a Food Safety Training session, just in time for the upcoming Caribana festivities. The timely initiative was aimed to ensure that all

Ministry of Health Welcomes Honourable Michael Joseph as New Minister The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs warmly welcomes the Honourable Michael Joseph on his appointment as Minister, effective May 5, 2026. We extend our sincere congratulations and best wishes as he assumes leadership of this vital Ministry. This portfolio plays a

Health Minister Michael Joseph Completes Nationwide Clinic Visits, Honours Nurses During Nurses Week 2026 As part of activities marking Nurses Week 2026, Health Minister, Michael Joseph continued his island-wide clinic visits, making stops at the Bethesda, Freetown, Newfield, Swetes, Liberta, Cobbs Cross, Jennings, Bolans, Johnson’s Point, and Old Road Clinics.During the visits, the Minister personally

Minister Michael Joseph Commends Nurses During Nurses Week 2026 As Nurses in Antigua and Barbuda prepare to attend a church service in recognition of Nurses Week 2026, the Ministry of Health joins the nation in recognizing and celebrating our Nurses. Nurses Week 2026 is being observed from May 6–12 under the theme, “The Power of

Minister of Health Conducts Introductory Visit to Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Newly appointed Minister within the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, the Honourable Michael Joseph, officially commenced his ministerial duties today following his appointment on May 5, 2026, and attendance at his first Cabinet Meeting on May 6, 2026.The Minister

Hantavirus Infection Risk Remains Low in Antigua and Barbuda The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs wishes to reassure the public that the risk of hantavirus infection in Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Caribbean region remains low. This follows an advisory issued by the Caribbean Public Health Agency regarding a cluster