The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has received a new automated extraction machine as it continues to enhance its laboratory arsenal to provide more efficient COVID-19 testing.

The public is notified that the BVI Health Services Authority’s electronic communication system will undergo a system upgrade tomorrow, Friday January 15.

The Government of the Virgin Islands will be collaborating with several agencies in supporting a national programme to make the AstraZeneca vaccine available to residents on a voluntary basis.

The public is notified that the BVI Health Services Authority’s Pharmacy will close at noon tomorrow Friday December 18 to the public. 

The BVI Health Services Authority has responded commendably to the Global COVID-19 pandemic.

Senior Medical Officer Dr. Shaun Ramroop has said that according to statistics from the National Health Insurance, there are between 5,000 and 10,000 people being treated locally for hypertension which is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease

The public is notified of the BVI Health Services Authority’s revised hours of operation during the new curfew period from September 24 to October 1.

Mister Speaker I am pleased to give account of the achievements in health care at the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority over the last twelve months.

Employee Health Manager at the BVI Health Services Authority Mrs. Helen Frett has said that the authority has employed a number of strategies to improve the health and safety of its staff and patients as it joins the rest of the world in observing World Patient Safety Day.

The public is notified of the BVI Health Services Authority’s  COVID-19 related changes regarding elective and hospital services for the new curfew period.