Prime Ministerial Vision Initiative Secures 25,000 Eyeglasses to Advance National Eye Health Agenda St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda —12th March 2026……. Antigua and Barbuda has secured 25,000 near‑vision eyeglasses through the global nonprofit RestoringVision as part of a Prime Ministerial Vision Initiative to expand universal access to presbyopia correction—addressing the leading cause of avoidable vision
Cabinet Updated on “Blind Free Zone” Initiative to Strengthen Eye Care Services Minister of State in the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment, Michael Joseph, provided Cabinet with an update on the implementation of the “Blind Free Zone” initiative, a collaborative programme aimed at reducing preventable blindness and strengthening eye-care services in
Antigua and Barbuda Advances Integrated, Wellness-Based Mental Health Reform Health Minister, Sir Molwyn Joseph recently addressed the Health Launch hosted by the South Leeward Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, highlighting the importance of health reform and the critical role of faith communities in promoting healthier lifestyles.Speaking under the theme “The Cause for Health Reform,” Minister Joseph
Antigua and Barbuda Advances Integrated, Wellness-Based Mental Health Reform Under the continued leadership of the Honourable Prime Minister, Gaston Browne and the Honourable Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, Sir Molwyn Joseph, Antigua and Barbuda is advancing a comprehensive and evidence-based reform of the nation’s mental health system. This reform, forms part
Extended Operational Hours Announced for Four Health Centers Health Minister, Sir Molwyn Joseph has announced a major step forward in improving access to healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda with the introduction of extended operating hours at four community health centres across the island. Effective April 1, 2026, the Brownes Avenue Health Centre, Grays Farm Health
Medical Benefits Scheme Opens Pharmacy at Glanvilles Polyclinic The Medical Benefits Scheme, operating under the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, has officially opened a new Medical Benefits Pharmacy at the Glanvilles Polyclinic, expanding access to essential medications for residents in Antigua’s eastern corridor.The pharmacy was formally commissioned during a ceremony held
Government Strengthens Mental Health Framework Through Broad Stakeholder Consultation on New Mental Health Bill The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to advancing mental health care and protecting the rights and dignity of all citizens.In keeping with this commitment, the Ministry convened a high-level stakeholder consultation
Minister of Health Commends Partners as Landmark Dental Clinic Delivers Over USD $1.5 Million in Free Care Minister of Health, Sir Molwyn Joseph has expressed sincere appreciation to the Sandals Foundation and Great Shape Inc. for collaborating with the Ministry of Health to deliver a landmark dental outreach initiative, 1000 smiles dental, which has significantly
PAHO/WHO and Antigua and Barbuda advance health priorities with signing of Multi Country Cooperation Strategy 2026–2031 Antigua and Barbuda has officially signed the PAHO/WHO Multi‑Country Cooperation Strategy (MCCS) 2026–2031 for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, strengthening its commitment to improving health outcomes and advancing shared regional development priorities. The signing was presided over by the
Orientation Programme for Ghanaian Nurses Continues with Ministry-Level Engagement The comprehensive orientation programme for the cohort of nurses recruited from Ghana continued today with an in-depth session focused on strengthening their understanding of the Ministry of Health and the broader public health system. Today’s session provided a detailed overview of the Ministry’s structure, hierarchy, and operational