STATEMENT BY MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND MEMBER FOR THE NINTH DISTRICT, HONOURABLE VINCENT O. WHEATLEY                                   ON THE STATUS OF THE AMBULANCE SERVICE ON VIRGIN GORDA

FRIDAY, 30^TH MAY, 2025

The Ministry of Health and Social Development completed a five-day workshop designed to strengthen the Territory’s ability to carry out Macro Social and Economic Analysis (MSEA) and Institutional Assessment (IA).

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley has praised the dedication and resilience of the Territory’s nurses, describing them as the “heartbeat of the healthcare system”.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking a qualified Dental Practitioner to serve as a Member on the Medical and Dental Council.

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