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Vaccination Week of the Americas 2025 Opening Ceremony Today, the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs officially launched Vaccination Week of the Americas 2025 at its headquarters.The featured speaker was the Honourable Molwyn Joseph, Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs. Also in attendance were the Honourable Michael Joseph, Minister

Antigua and Barbuda Hosts High-Level OECS 30×30 Ministerial Biodiversity Roundtable The Government of Antigua and Barbuda in collaboration with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), proudly hosted the OECS 30×30 Ministerial Biodiversity Roundtable at the Royalton Resort on Monday, April 28, 2025. This high-level forum brought together Ministers and senior officials from across the

OECS Environmental Sustainability Exhibition Opens at UWI Five Islands Campus The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), in partnership with the University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus, officially launched the OECS Environmental Sustainability Exhibition today at the UWI Five Islands Campus in Antigua.The opening ceremony welcomed key stakeholders, students, and members of

Ministry of Health Announces Plans to Relocate Browne’s Avenue Clinic The Ministry of Health is in the process of temporarily relocating the Browne’s Avenue Clinic to the Infectious Disease Center at the Holberton Hospital. This decision is part of an ongoing effort to facilitate essential refurbishments at the Browne’s Avenue Clinic, to ensure the delivery

Launch of the 2025 Assisting Nursing Personnel Programme The Ministry of Health proudly announces the launch of the 2025 Assisting Nursing Personnel Programme, an initiative designed to strengthen the healthcare workforce by training individuals to support registered nurses in their essential duties.Participants in this rigorous six-month training programme will receive comprehensive instruction in fundamental nursing

Health Officials in Antigua and Barbuda Mourn the Passing of Dr. Gemma Chery The Ministry of Health joins the regional health community in mourning the passing of Dr. Gemma Chery, a dedicated public health advocate and esteemed physician. Dr. Chery, who served as the Pan American Health Organisation’s (PAHO) Country Programme Specialist for Antigua and

Antigua and Barbuda at Petersburg Climate Dialogue 2025 in Germany Senator Michael Joseph, Junior Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, and Diane Black-Layne, Director of the Department of Environment, are attending the Petersburg Climate Change Dialogue 2025 in Germany. This high-level forum unites global leaders to discuss pressing climate issues and strengthen

Enhancing Indoor Air Quality: A Collaborative Training Initiative for Healthier Workspaces In February, a group of professionals began a training program to enhance their expertise in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), supported by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The program ran through March, equipping participants with the knowledge to improve air quality in indoor spaces,