Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Hosts Landmark Stroke Training Summit with University of Miami and Global Experts Towards Certification as an Essential Stroke Centre The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC), in collaboration with the University of Miami Stroke Team and led by Dr. Gillian Gordon-Perue, successfully hosted a two-day Stroke Training Summit aimed at
Antigua and Barbuda Strengthens Climate Leadership at Climate Week 2025 in PanamaABDA Elects New Executive for 2025–2027 Term, Strengthens Commitment to Diabetes Prevention, Care, and Support A three-member delegation from Antigua and Barbuda participated in Climate Week 2025: Dialogue for Ambition and Implementation, held from May 19–23, 2025, in Panama City, Panama.The delegation contributed to
ABDA Elects New Executive for 2025–2027 Term, Strengthens Commitment to Diabetes Prevention, Care, and Support At the Annual General Meeting of the Antigua and Barbuda Diabetes Association (ABDA), a new Executive Committee was elected to serve for the 2025–2027 term under the Association’s core pillars of “Prevention, Care and Support.”Leading the new team is President
Amplifying Small Voices on the Global Stage: Reflections from WHA78 and the Pandemic Agreement As the world navigates a period of growing regional and international health challenges that are undoubtedly becoming more complicated due to shifts in geopolitics, I am honored to lead our team to the World Health Assembly 78 (WHA78) as we ensure
Minister of Health Emphasizes Investment in Preventative Care at important Health Training Workshops The Honourable Sir Molwyn Joseph, Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving preventative healthcare across the Caribbean during two major training initiatives hosted in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) at the
Statement by Health Minister, Sir Molwyn Joseph in observance of Nurses Week 2025 As we come together to observe Nurses Week 2025, I take this opportunity to extend the deepest appreciation on behalf of the Government and people of Antigua and Barbuda to one of the most vital pillars of our healthcare system—our nurses.This year’s
Antigua and Barbuda and OPEC Fund Discuss Renewed Development Cooperation at SIDS Summit Antigua and Barbuda and the OPEC Fund for International Development have taken steps to renew and deepen their longstanding partnership, following a high-level bilateral meeting held on the margins of the inaugural SIDS Summit in Vienna.Hon. Sir Michael Joseph, Minister of State
Antigua and Barbuda Participates in Inaugural OPEC SIDS Summit in Vienna The Honourable Michael Joseph, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, is currently participating in the inaugural OPEC Fund SIDS (Small Island Developing States) Summit, held from 12–13 May 2025 in Vienna, Austria. Minister Joseph is accompanied
Sir Molwyn Joseph, Chair of the 118th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) Sir Molwyn Joseph, Chair of the 118th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), delivered the keynote address at the opening of the meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, 29 April 2025. Sir Molwyn
Sir Molwyn Joseph, Chair of the 118th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) Sir Molwyn Joseph, Chair of the 118th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), delivered the keynote address at the opening of the meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, 29 April 2025. Sir Molwyn