Permanent Secretary Colin O’Keiffe Hosts Introductory Meeting with Ministry of Health Staff Earlier today, the recently appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Wellness, the Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, Mr. Colin O’Keiffe, held a general meeting with the management and staff at the Ministry’s Headquarters.This introductory engagement marked Mr. O’Keiffe’s first official opportunity
Antigua and Barbuda Represented at High-Level Commonwealth Health Dialogue by Junior Minister, Senator Michael Joseph Antigua and Barbuda was represented by Junior Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, Senator Michael Joseph at a landmark intergenerational health dialogue convened by the Commonwealth Secretariat in May 2025. The event brought together more than 90
Beating the Bends: Akeam Bretney’s Journey to Recovery Through Hyperbaric Care When 37-year-old certified diver Akeam Bretney was recently brought to SLBMC with decompression sickness—commonly known as “the bends”—our team was ready. Thanks to the hospital’s hyperbaric chamber facility, Akeam received critical care close to home and has made a full recovery. In the photo,
SLBMC MEDICAL DIRECTOR EARNS DEGREE FROM PRESTIGIOUS U.S. INSTITUTION Medical Director of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, Dr Shivon Belle Jarvis has attained another seminal academic milestone. Dr Belle Jarvis graduated on Wednesday from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health with a Master of Public Health degree.Dr Belle Jarvis reacts to the achievement,
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