The Antigua Lions Club is once again stepping up for men’s health with their Annual Prostate Screening. Early detection saves lives—encourage the men in your life to get screened!
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND PAHO HOSTS WORKSHOP FOCUSED ON REPORTING OF SUICIDE AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), is hosting a week-long national workshop dedicated to enhancing the capacity for ethical and responsible reporting on suicide and
Permanent Secretary of Health, Wellness and the Environment, Mr. Colin O’Keiffe, Permanent Secretary of Social and Urban Transformation, Ms Sarah Stuart, Director of Statistics Mr. Statchel Edwards and the Director of Social Policy and Research, Mrs Almira Henry representing Antigua and Barbuda at an OECS led High Level Forum, which addresses matters concerning an Enhanced
National Health Delegation Participates in CARPHA Strategic Planning Meeting in Georgetown Senior officials from the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs are currently participating in a high-level regional meeting in Georgetown, Guyana, focused on advancing the Caribbean Public Health Agency’s (CARPHA) Strategic Priority Areas.Permanent Secretary, Colin O’Keiffe, Chief Medical Officer, Kamaria Decastro,
Permanent Secretary Joins EAG for Guided Tour of Antigua Racer Snake Conservation Project The Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) proudly hosted Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Wellness, environment and civil Service Affairs Mr. Colin O’Keiffe, on a guided tour of the Antigua Racer Snake Conservation Project on 21st July 2025, highlighting the importance of
Ministry of Health Reaffirms Commitment to Establishing Dedicated Sickle Cell Unit The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs remains steadfast in its commitment to establishing a dedicated Sickle Cell Unit to provide comprehensive care for persons affected by sickle cell disease. As part of the ongoing progress toward this goal, Minister of
Agricultural Drones Boost Climate-Smart Farming in Antigua and Barbuda Through the GEF-funded PATH to 2020 Project, the Sustainable Island Resource Framework (SIRF) Fund and the Department of Environment (DOE) have introduced DJI Agras T40 agricultural drones to support local farmers—including Simmons Pepper Farm and the Rastafari Food for Life Community. These state-of-the-art drones are part
Minister of Health hosts Collaborative Dialogue on Advancing National Health Insurance A high-level meeting was recently convened to discuss the strategic direction of National Health Insurance (NHI) in Antigua and Barbuda. The discussion brought together a diverse group of experts and public officials, including Professor Karl Theodore, Dr. Stanley Lalta, Ms. Charmaine Meteivier, Permanent Secretary
Antigua and Barbuda Participates in Regional Workshop in Grenada: Working Towards a Water Secure World A high-level delegation from Antigua and Barbuda joined regional partners in Grenada this week for a multidisciplinary workshop aimed at advancing integrated approaches to water security, climate resilience, and sustainable development. The event brought together key representatives from the
Permanent Secretary O’Keiffe meets Management of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Health, Wellness, the Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, Colin O’Keiffe, today conducted an official visit to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where he met with members of the hospital’s management team to discuss ongoing operations and