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Central Board of Health

Central Board of Health is a premier health regulatory agency responsible for Human and Environmental Health, which is mandated by the Public Health Ordinance Cap. 353 of 1956. A major part of the Central Board of Health is the Vector Control Unit, where routine inspections are carried out on a daily basis to reduce/eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites. In addition, inspections are also conducted at food services establishments to ensure that safe and wholesome foods are provided to the general public. Our office is located on Upper Church Street.

MISSION

To improve, preserve, strengthen and protect the health, environment and wellbeing of the people of Antigua and Barbuda. The Department of Environmental Health shall provide direct Environmental Health Leadership, Guidance and Services to the nation of Antigua and Barbuda in the promotion of a sustainable high level of Public Health and Environmental Protection and Management. Knowledge communication, learning and cooperation will be the basis of carrying out this mission under the Ministry of Health.

VISION

We see a future in which all the people of Antigua and Barbuda have the opportunity to grow, develop and live in an Environment that is supportive, safe and that promotes the physical, mental and social health of individuals, families, communities and the society

Some focus areas of the Department

  • Food Safety
  • Water Quality Control
  • Vector Control
  • Liquid Waste Management
  • Solid Waste Management
  • Institution Hygiene
  • Building Plan Review
  • Nuisance Abatement
  • Port Health and Sanitation
  • Occupational Health & Safety
  • Environmental health Impact Assessment
  • Disaster/Emergency Sanitation
  • Communicable Disease Control
  • Environmental Pollution Control (air, water, etc.)
  • Health Education Promotion and Community Involvement
  • Disposal of Dead, Cemeteries and Graveyards
Centeral Board of Health (CBH) Building
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Leadership

Ms. Sharon Martin

Chief Health Inspector

Location

Central Board of Health
Upper Church Street
St. John’s, Antigua.

Contact Us

Tel: 268.462.1891

Contact number(s):

Office of the Chief Health Inspector

:

268.462.2936

Switch Board

:

268.462.1492 / 1-268-462-1891

Complaints Line

:

268.562.9300

Fax Number

:

268.460.5992

   
   

Email :

chicbheh@yahoo.com

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Central Board of Health – Antigua and Barbuda

Calendar of Events

  • Mosquito Awareness Week 2022 May 1st -7th 2022
  • World Food Safety Day June 7th 2022

  • Global Hand Washing Day October 15th 2022

Bill

Act

Regulation

Information for Food Service Establishments

Information for Onsite Disposal Systems