Medical Benefits Scheme Opens Pharmacy at Glanvilles Polyclinic The Medical Benefits Scheme, operating under the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, has officially opened a new Medical Benefits Pharmacy at the Glanvilles Polyclinic, expanding access to essential medications for residents in Antigua’s eastern corridor.The pharmacy was formally commissioned during a ceremony held
Government Strengthens Mental Health Framework Through Broad Stakeholder Consultation on New Mental Health Bill The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to advancing mental health care and protecting the rights and dignity of all citizens.In keeping with this commitment, the Ministry convened a high-level stakeholder consultation
Minister of Health Commends Partners as Landmark Dental Clinic Delivers Over USD $1.5 Million in Free Care Minister of Health, Sir Molwyn Joseph has expressed sincere appreciation to the Sandals Foundation and Great Shape Inc. for collaborating with the Ministry of Health to deliver a landmark dental outreach initiative, 1000 smiles dental, which has significantly
PAHO/WHO and Antigua and Barbuda advance health priorities with signing of Multi Country Cooperation Strategy 2026–2031 Antigua and Barbuda has officially signed the PAHO/WHO Multi‑Country Cooperation Strategy (MCCS) 2026–2031 for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, strengthening its commitment to improving health outcomes and advancing shared regional development priorities. The signing was presided over by the
Orientation Programme for Ghanaian Nurses Continues with Ministry-Level Engagement The comprehensive orientation programme for the cohort of nurses recruited from Ghana continued today with an in-depth session focused on strengthening their understanding of the Ministry of Health and the broader public health system. Today’s session provided a detailed overview of the Ministry’s structure, hierarchy, and operational
MINISTRY OF HEALTH CONCLUDES CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH WITH CHURCH SERVICE AND CALL TO EMPOWER SURVIVORS The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs marked the conclusion of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month with a church service on February 1st at the All Saints Pentecostal Kingdom Life Centre, underscoring the national commitment to prevention,
Strengthening Hypertension Care: PAHO and Ministry of Health Lead HEARTS Training in Antigua & Barbuda PAHO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, recently hosted a four day HEARTS sensitization and training workshop to strengthen hypertension control across ten primary care clinics in Antigua and Barbuda . Healthcare teams including
Over 100 Ghanaian Nurses Welcomed to Support National Healthcare Services Over one hundred nurses arrived in Antigua and Barbuda on Monday, 26 January from Ghana. The nurses are expected to provide services at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, community clinics across the island, and within the mental health sector over the next three years.
UWI Five Islands Campus Launches Preceptorship Programme to Support and Strengthen Final-Year Nursing Students The University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus officially launched its Preceptorship Programme, a transformative initiative designed to guide and prepare final-year nursing students for the transition from university training into professional practice. The launch featured remarks from several distinguished
Public Health Surveillance Confirms No Unusual Increase in Mosquito‑Borne Diseases The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs advises the public that there is no outbreak or unusual increase in mosquito‑borne diseases in Antigua and Barbuda at this time. The Ministry maintains continuous national surveillance for mosquito‑borne diseases, including Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya, Yellow