The Ministry of Health joined PAHO and regional leaders at the OAS General Assembly side event to advance mental health through innovation and community-based care The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs was well represented at the mental health side event hosted as part of the OAS General Assembly meetings currently taking
Permanent Secretary O’Keiffe Continues Departmental Engagements Permanent Secretary Colin O’Keiffe continues to make his rounds within the various departments under his portfolio. Today, he met with Mr. Kevin Silston, Chief Executive Officer of the Medical Benefits Scheme, and Mr. Alfred Athill, Director of Pharmaceutical Services.The discussions focused on the current state of pharmaceutical services, existing
Minister of Health leads PAHO delegation on tour of the new Mental Health Facility The Honourable Sir Molwyn Joseph, Minister of Health, Wellness, the Environment and Social Transformation met with a visiting delegation from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) following a successful mental health side event held as part of the Organization of American
Permanent Secretary O’Keiffe meets Management of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Health, Wellness, the Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, Colin O’Keiffe, today conducted an official visit to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where he met with members of the hospital’s management team to discuss ongoing operations and
Free, Self-paced 6-week Online Course: EV Technologies for Teachers The Mona Academy of Science and Technology invites Upper Secondary Science Teachers, TVET Instructors, and University Lecturers to register for a free, self-paced 6-week online course: EV Technologies for Teachers. The course begins on June 30, 2025, and offers a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion
Trinidad Eye Hospital Team Pays Courtesy Visit to Permanent Secretary Colin Okeiffe The Trinidad Eye Hospital Team paid a courtesy visit to Permanent Secretary Mr. Colin O’Keiffe earlier this week to provide an update on the number of cataract surgeries conducted during their ongoing visit to Antigua and Barbuda. This marks the Hospital’s first engagement with
Ministry of Health Engages in Groundbreaking Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability The Ministry of Health was represented at the landmark AI Conference at the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus on 23 and 24 June, 2025. The conference which explored the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in driving sustainability and digital
150 Eye Procedures Scheduled at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Through Ongoing Partnership with Ministry of Health and Trinidad Eye Hospital A new round of cataract surgeries and eye procedures is set to take place at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC), thanks to the continued collaboration between the Ministry of Health, Wellness and
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre proudly welcomed our second cohort of interns for 2025 Today, Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre proudly welcomed our second cohort of interns for 2025—bright minds from ABIIT, UWI Mona, and Monroe University, united by a shared calling to serve.These are future professionals exploring careers across healthcare and support services. During
CARPHA Laboratory Technologist Pays Courtesy Call on Minister of Health The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs was pleased to welcome Mrs. Nikhella Winter-Reece, Laboratory Technologist from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), during a courtesy call earlier today on the Minister, Sir Molwyn Joseph. The visit formed part of a four-day