Antigua and Barbuda and Saudi Arabia Hold Bilateral Meeting The Honourable Michael Joseph, Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, welcomed a delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a bilateral meeting. The meeting took place on the heels of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM),
Antigua and Barbuda Joins Global Leaders in Advancing Commitments to Eye Health as Global Eye Summit Concludes Antigua and Barbuda has joined governments and international partners in advancing a renewed global commitment to eye health, as the Global Eye Summit concluded today at the Sir John E. St. Luce Conference Centre. Delivering the closing remarks, Minister
Duchess of Edinburgh Visits Primary Eye Care Unit at Gray’s Green Community Centre Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, Michael Joseph welcomed Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh on a tour of the newly softly opened Primary Eye Care Unit at the Gray’s Green Community Centre earlier today.The visit provided an
Primary Eye Care Unit Softly Opens at Gray’s Green Community Centre as Health Minister Outlines Vision for Dedicated Eye Hospital The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs today marked the soft opening of a Primary Eye Care Unit at the Gray’s Green Community Centre, an important step towards expanding access to community-based
Antigua and Barbuda Participates in OECS Pooled Procurement Meeting to Strengthen Access to Essential Medicines Minister for Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, Hon. Michael Joseph, and Permanent Secretary Stacey Gregg-Paige are representing Antigua and Barbuda at the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Pooled Procurement Services (PPS) Meeting, which focuses on regional collaboration
Ministry of Health Responds to Questions Regarding Government’s Support for Child’s Medical Care The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs has taken note of a letter to the editor questioning the Government’s involvement in the medical care of a child whose circumstances have prompted public fundraising appeals for overseas treatment as well
School Vision Screening Identifies Eye Conditions Requiring Further Assessment The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, in collaboration with Trinidad Eye Hospital, continues to advance the National School Vision Screening Programme, with thousands of students screened and children identified for further eye examination and care. As of October 16, 7,745 students had
Antigua and Barbuda and India Explore Expanded Cooperation in Healthcare and Environmental Sustainability The Minister for Health, Wellness, the Environment and Civil Service Affairs, Michael Joseph, has held discussions with Mr. Chinmoy Naik, High Commissioner of India to Antigua and Barbuda and Mr. Vijay Tewani, Honorary Consul of India to Antigua and Barbuda, to explore
THE MBS FITNESS CHALLENGE RETURNS: RUN, WALK, RIDE TO FORT JAMES! You’ve been asking. It’s back! Get your crew ready! The MBS Fitness Challenge, Run, Walk and Ride, returns on Saturday, 21 November! Whether you’ve been keeping active or need fresh motivation, give yourself a challenge to look forward to. Bring your friends or family,
Ministry of Health Congratulates Newly Appointed Midwifery Board Members Following Swearing-In Ceremony The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs announces the appointment of new members to the Midwifery Board, who were sworn in by His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, Governor General, at Government House on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. Dr. Kamaria DeCastro has