Antigua and Barbuda Participates in Regional Workshop on Accessing the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage Antigua and Barbuda participated in the Caribbean Training Workshop for National Focal Points and Alternates on Accessing the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD), held in Bridgetown, Barbados from May 12–13, 2026. The workshop was jointly
Public Health Inspectors Strengthen Food Safety Preparedness Ahead of Caribana Festival Public Health Inspectors from the Central Board of Health recently collaborated with their collegues from the Barbuda Public Health Department to conduct a Food Safety Training session, just in time for the upcoming Caribana festivities. The timely initiative was aimed to ensure that all
Ministry of Health Welcomes Honourable Michael Joseph as New Minister The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs warmly welcomes the Honourable Michael Joseph on his appointment as Minister, effective May 5, 2026. We extend our sincere congratulations and best wishes as he assumes leadership of this vital Ministry. This portfolio plays a
Health Minister Michael Joseph Completes Nationwide Clinic Visits, Honours Nurses During Nurses Week 2026 As part of activities marking Nurses Week 2026, Health Minister, Michael Joseph continued his island-wide clinic visits, making stops at the Bethesda, Freetown, Newfield, Swetes, Liberta, Cobbs Cross, Jennings, Bolans, Johnson’s Point, and Old Road Clinics.During the visits, the Minister personally
Minister Michael Joseph Commends Nurses During Nurses Week 2026 As Nurses in Antigua and Barbuda prepare to attend a church service in recognition of Nurses Week 2026, the Ministry of Health joins the nation in recognizing and celebrating our Nurses. Nurses Week 2026 is being observed from May 6–12 under the theme, “The Power of
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