Health Minister Advances Strategic Healthcare Review Through Engagement with Hospital Leadership Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, Michael Joseph, met with the executive management team of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre as part of his ongoing assessment of the nation’s healthcare system and operations earlier today. The meeting brought together key officials
Building Capacity of Caribbean Countries to critically assess Waste-to-Energy options Background
GENTLE REMINDER OF EXTENDED OPERATING HOURS AT SELECTED CLINICS
Closure of the St. John’s Public Cemetery to New Burials The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs wishes to once again inform the general public that the St. John’s Public Cemetery has been officially closed to new burials with effect from April 1, 2026. As a result, all public burials will now
Minister of Health Leads Delegation to Barbuda for Comprehensive Health Sector Assessment Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, Michael Joseph, recently led a high-level delegation to Barbuda as part of ongoing efforts to assess and strengthen healthcare delivery and public health infrastructure on the sister island.The visit forms part of the Government’s
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