A Milestone in Medicine: SLBMC Graduates 2026 Medical Intern Class ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — August 31, 2026 — Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) celebrated the completion of its 2025–2026 Medical Internship Programme today with a graduation ceremony honoring the 2026 Medical Intern Class.The rigorous, one-year clinical training experience provides newly qualified doctors with a
COBBS CROSS, WE’RE COMING TO YOU NEXT! 👓 If you’re 40 years and over, come take advantage of FREE reading glasses right in your community!
Minister Joseph Welcomes UNFPA Ahead of MISP Workshop Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, Michael Joseph, welcomed De-Jane Gibbons, UNFPA Liaison Specialist for Barbados and the OECS, during a courtesy call ahead of a two-day workshop on the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Sexual and Reproductive Health in Crisis Situations. The workshop,
Direct Relief Representatives Visit Antigua and Barbuda to Advance Health Partnership Direct Relief Regional Director for the Caribbean, Ms Genevieve Bitter, and Data Scientist, Ms Rachel Green, are in Antigua and Barbuda for a visit to review the organisation’s work with the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs and to explore opportunities
IMPORTANT BENEFICIARY ADVISORY If you received Atorvastatin 10 mg or 20 mg from an MBS pharmacy during June 2026, please review this advisory and check the lot number on your medication package. Medication matching either affected lot should be returned to the MBS Nevis Street Pharmacy for replacement. For your convenience, our Nevis Street Pharmacy
Public Servants Benefit from the Prime Minister’s Vision Programme Public servants are among those benefiting from the Prime Minister’s Vision Programme, as persons 40 years and older visited the Villa Polyclinic over the past two weeks to receive reading glasses to support their everyday vision needs. The initiative continues to improve access to basic vision
Public Servants Benefit from the Prime Minister’s Vision Programme Public servants are among those benefiting from the Prime Minister’s Vision Programme, as persons 40 years and older visited the Villa Polyclinic over the past two weeks to receive reading glasses to support their everyday vision needs. The initiative continues to improve access to basic vision
Protect Your Future — Free Prostate Cancer Screening Clinic! 💙 In support of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, take a few minutes for your health. Screening takes minutes, but peace of mind lasts a lifetime. Date: Saturday, September 12th, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Sandals Grande Antigua Cost: FREE Info: info.abs@ab.gov.agTag a father, brother, or friend
KEEP THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH DRIVEWAYS CLEAR AT ALL TIMES The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs is reminding members of the public that the Ministry’s driveways must remain clear and accessible at all times. While most Government offices generally operate during regular business hours, the work of the Ministry of Health
Prime Minister’s Vision Initiative Reaches 587 Reading Glasses Distributed and Counting The Prime Minister’s Vision Initiative continues to make a difference, helping persons 40 years and older see more clearly and live better. Persons are encouraged to visit the Villa Community Center, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for their free vision screening