The opening of the Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) School of Medicine in the Virgin Islands is expected to present a valuable opportunity for collaboration to enhance healthcare in the Territory.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging the community to prioritise their oral health as the Territory observes World Oral Health Day. 

Today, 4th March 2025, the Virgin Islands joins the global community in observing World Obesity Day under the theme “Changing Systems, Healthier Lives.”  

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has reported that there are twenty confirmed cases of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in the Virgin Islands.

The BVI Health Services Authority will be conducting critical repairs and upgrades to its physical infrastructure assets.

The first baby born on Valentine’s Day at the D. Orlando Smith Hospital received a specially curated Breastfeeding Support Basket in effort to promote maternal and infant health through breastfeeding

The Government of the Virgin Islands (GoVI or “Government”), acting through the Ministry of Health and Social Development and Social Development Department is seeking professional services from locally qualified and reputable companies to supply transportation for the Social Development Department Senior Programs for a period of two years.

The BVI is the second UK Overseas Territory to launch a Care Certificate programme in an effort to improve and standardize healthcare services among unregulated healthcare professionals.

Diabetes Month is observed every November, with World Diabetes Day observed on 14^th November. 

The Ministry of Health and Social Development in collaboration with the Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) is encouraging the safe use of pharmaceuticals as part of #MedicineSafetyWeek.