Minister of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment, the honorable Sir Molwyn Joseph as well as management and staff within the Ministry congratulates Dr. Cherie Tulloch, President of the Antigua and Barbuda Cervical Cancer Task Force, on being selected as one of ten members of the new cohort of Young Leaders in Global Cancer
NEW DATE ALERT25 July 2023 | 9am – 12pmCollect your seedlings and start a garden
Happy Hump Day!Chances are, we’ve all heard of someone who has experienced an asthma attack. Asthma is a chronic, long-term condition that affects the lungs, leading to inflammation and narrowing of the airways. It’s not just limited to children; adults can be affected too. At MBS, we genuinely care about your well-being!Get the support you
Washington, DC, 10 July 2023 (PAHO)- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is bringing together authorities from its 35 Member States in the U.S. capital this week to discuss the key components and implications on the Region of the future pandemic instrument, as well as the proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR-2005). The
Chronic non-communicable diseases are the number one cause of death and disability worldwide.4.1 million people die each year worldwide from NCDS, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally.Each year 2.2 million people in the region of the Americas die from a NCD between the ages of 30 to 69. Over 85% of these premature deaths
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment would like to advise members of the public that services rendered at the Clare Hall Health Center will be temporarily relocated effective Monday 3rd July 2023. This relocation is due to extensive upgrades being made to the facility.Effective immediately, the new schedule is as follows:•
Dwayne Jarvis, the proprietor of Papi Joe Plumbing donated a check of $500.00 to Minister of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment, the honourable Sir Molwyn Joseph to assist with the expenses of the Cancer Center.Jarvis, who has been operating his business in Antigua and Barbuda since 2019 but was previously operating in the
Diabetes Self-Management Workshop Barbuda, here we come!Diabetes Self-Management WorkshopOur Nutrition Centre will be in Barbuda on July 20th, 5:30pm – 8:00pmIf you or someone you know have been diagnosed with Diabetes this programme is designed just for you.Pre-register today!
TRAINING IN STRENGTHENING ENTOMOLOGICAL SURVEILLANCE CAPACITY USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS – ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is engaged in the rollout of the regionally approved Integrated Public Health Surveillance Strategy across its Members States.Under one of the priority areas for this strategy, CARPHA is seeking to build capacity in Vector Borne
Crowning achievement for young Antigua and Barbuda diplomat…Asha Challenger elected Vice-President of major United Nations body For Immediate ReleaseCrowning achievement for young Antigua and Barbuda diplomat …Asha Challenger elected Vice-President of major United Nations body NEW YORK, 4 th June, 2023…First Secretary at the Antigua and Barbuda Mission to the United Nations, Ms. Asha Challenger