Minister of Health Conducts Introductory Visit to Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Newly appointed Minister within the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, the Honourable Michael Joseph, officially commenced his ministerial duties today following his appointment on May 5, 2026, and attendance at his first Cabinet Meeting on May 6, 2026.The Minister
Hantavirus Infection Risk Remains Low in Antigua and Barbuda The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs wishes to reassure the public that the risk of hantavirus infection in Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Caribbean region remains low. This follows an advisory issued by the Caribbean Public Health Agency regarding a cluster
Join the Nurses Week Zumba Fitness Experience Join the Nurses Week Zumba Fitness Experience as our Nurses step away from the Clinics and move to and on the dance floor for an evening of fun, fitness, and fellowship!
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs is inviting the public to take advantage of free HPV screening services The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs is inviting the public to take advantage of free HPV screening services being offered on select weekends throughout the month of May.These screenings
Development of Sustainable Small Grants Programme: Social Media Amplification Kit – SSGP Launch Announcement This Social Media Kit has been developed by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), Regional Office for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean (ORMACC), to support partners in promoting the official launch of the Sustainable Small Grants Programme under
Solar Kits Handed Over from Peoples Republic if China to Government of Antigua and Barbuda To Support Vulnerable Households The Department of Environment hosted a handover ceremony for solar energy kits to support low-income and vulnerable households across Antigua and Barbuda. This initiative forms part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to sustainable development, climate resilience,
$10,000 REWARD OFFERED IN CONNECTION WITH THEFT OF GOVERNMENT LAPTOPS The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs is offering a reward of Ten Thousand Eastern Caribbean Dollars (EC$10,000.00) to any individual who provides credible information that leads to the identification of the person or persons responsible for the recent theft of thirty
Ministry of Health Advances Engagement of Children and Adolescents in Development of Mental Health Legislation The Ministry of Health continues to advance the development of a modern, rights-based Mental Health Bill through a structured and inclusive consultation process, now extended to children and adolescents. Building on completed engagements with adult stakeholders, this phase reflects a deliberate
Smoldering at the Cook’s Sanitary Landfill The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) experienced a fire on Sunday, 19th April 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m. The Authority has been engaged in extinguishing the fumes; however, Landfill fires can be challenging and the site remains smoldering with after fumes as the sectoraffected stored white goods, electronics and
Ministry of Health Hosts Antimicrobial Stewardship Workshop to Strengthen Responsible Medicine Use The Ministry of Health, Wellness, the Environment and Civil Service Affairs hosted a two-day Antimicrobial Stewardship Workshop from April 16–17, 2026 at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC), aimed at strengthening the responsible use of antimicrobial medicines across the healthcare system.The workshop