Clare Hall Health Center Promotes HPV Awareness in St. John’s Healthcare workers from the Clare Hall Health Center recently took to the streets of St. John’s in a public awareness initiative aimed at educating citizens on the importance of knowing their Human Papillomavirus (HPV) status. The team distributed informational pamphlets and displayed placards throughout the city,
Antigua and Barbuda Advances Solid Waste Reform Through Regional Collaboration and New Development Initiative Antigua and Barbuda reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national waste management systems during the 8th Meeting of the Regional Programme Steering Committee (RPSC) for the Zero Waste in the Caribbean Project: New Ways, New Waves. The meeting, attended by Indira James
Ministry of Health joins with the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre to Recognize World Down Syndrome Day The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, in collaboration with the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, proudly joins the global community in recognizing World Down Syndrome Day, observed today, March 20. This important day is dedicated
Integrated Solid Waste Management Preparation Project Project Name:Integrated Solid Waste Management Preparation ProjectRole/Service:Consultancy Services for a Feasibility Study, Detailed Design and Integrated Solid Waste Management Strategy for Antigua and Barbuda 1. Request for Expression of InterestThe Government of Antigua and Barbuda (GOAB) has applied for financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) towards the cost
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA JOINS THE REST OF THE WORLD IN OBSERVING WORLD RECYCLING DAY The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs joins the global community in observing World Recycling Day today, in collaboration with the National Solid Waste Management Authority.This observance highlights the importance of improving how waste is managed, protecting the
Ministry of Health Congratulates Newly Appointed Environmental Awareness Group Board The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs extends heartfelt congratulations to all newly appointed members of the Board of the Environmental Awareness Group (EAG). The Ministry takes particular pride in recognizing Garth Simon of the Department of Environment on his appointment to the
Ambulatory Services to Begin Soon at Glanvilles Polyclinic Residents in Antigua’s eastern corridor are set to benefit from enhanced emergency medical support, as ambulatory services will soon be introduced at the Glanvilles Polyclinic. The announcement was made on March 10 by Health Minister, Sir Molwyn Joseph while delivering remarks at the official opening ceremony for
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