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Junior Minister of Health Celebrates Orderlies on Orderlies Appreciation Day 2025 The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs joined with staff at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center to honour the men and women who serve as orderlies within the nation’s healthcare system. Senator the Honourable Michael Joseph, Junior Minister of Health,

OECS Donates Vehicles and IT Equipment to Strengthen Vector Control and Epidemiological Surveillance in Antigua and Barbuda The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce a significant contribution from OECS Direct Relief Grant, aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity for vector control and epidemiological surveillance. This donation represents a major step in strengthening the nation’s

Caribbean Biodiversity Fund and SIRF Fund Engage Minister of Health to strengthen Partnership for Conservation and Climate Resilience The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), through its partnership with the Sustainable Island Resource Framework (SIRF) Fund, met today with the Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, Sir Molwyn Joseph, to discuss critical next steps

Antigua and Barbuda Strengthens Regional Climate Action in Mexico City Ahead of COP30 Antigua and Barbuda participated in the Ministerial Meeting of Latin America and the Caribbean for the Implementation of Regional Climate Action, held on 25–26 August 2025 in Mexico City. Ministers and representatives from the region convened to forge a united position ahead

Antigua and Barbuda Signs Agreement with OAS to Strengthen Climate Resilience and Empower Communities The Government of Antigua and Barbuda, through the Department of Environment under the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, together with the Ministry of Social Transformation, Human Resource Development, and the Blue Economy, has signed a Program Execution

Antigua and Barbuda Hosts CARPHA’s Health Emergency Strategic Operations Planning Workshop The Government of Antigua and Barbuda, in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), is proud to host the Health Emergency Strategic Operations Planning (HESOP-CMS) Workshop from August 25–29, 2025 at the Jolly Beach Resort.The five-day workshop brings together a technical working group

Scenes from the first half of the MBS Barbuda Community Health & Wellness Fair 🌿✨ Partners set up their stations, community members arrived early, and the first screenings got underway with Barbuda men leading way! It was a strong start to a day dedicated to health and wellness. Partners:Frank B. Armstrong – AntiguaAntigua Aids SecretariatSir

New group of Elderly Care Assistants from the GRACE program This week, we welcomed a new group of Elderly Care Assistants from the GRACE program.Before heading into their clinical rotations, they received orientation on:Professional standards & HR policiesInfectious disease controlBody mechanics & ergonomicsPatient-centered care, plusFacility tourThese future caregivers are gaining the skills and knowledge they

Browne’s Avenue Clinic Opens at Temporary Location The Browne’s Avenue Clinic has officially opened its temporary location at the old Holberton Hospital. A dedication ceremony was held earlier this morning to mark the occasion.Minister of Health, Sir Molwyn Joseph, and Permanent Secretary, Stacey Gregg-Paige, were in attendance, along with the doctors and nurses who will