Health officials say the risk of malaria spreading in Antigua and Barbuda remains low despite two imported cases. Additionally, authorities continue expanding surveillance and mosquito control measures nationwide. Health Minister Michael Joseph gave the update during Thursday’s press briefing. Joseph confirmed that Antigua and Barbuda recently identified two imported malaria cases involving male travelers from […]
Health officials in Antigua and Barbuda are closely monitoring Ebola outbreaks in parts of Central and East Africa. However, authorities said there are currently no suspected Ebola cases locally. During Friday’s press conference, Health Minister Michael Joseph said the ministry has strengthened national preparedness measures. Additionally, officials increased surveillance efforts after alerts from the World […]
Health Minister Michael Joseph met with senior officials at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre to review healthcare operations and discuss improvements. The meeting formed part of the minister’s ongoing assessment of the healthcare system in Antigua and Barbuda. Several senior hospital officials attended the discussions earlier today. These included the Permanent Secretary, Medical Director, […]
Health Minister Michael Joseph has completed an island-wide tour of public clinics to celebrate Nurses Week. During the visits, he thanked nurses for their dedication and frontline service. Throughout the tour, Joseph visited clinics in Bethesda, Freetown, Newfield, Swetes, Liberta, Cobbs Cross, Jennings, Bolans, Johnson’s Point, and Old Road. At each stop, he presented gift […]
Health Minister Michael Joseph has begun a review of operations at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre.He started the process shortly after taking up his new ministerial role. He officially assumed duties on May 5.Then, he attended his first Cabinet meeting the following day. After that, he met with Permanent Secretary Stacey Gregg-Paige.They discussed priority […]
Antigua and Barbuda are strengthening their health emergency and disaster response plans, learning from the challenges of COVID-19 and recent natural disasters. The country is working to improve its healthcare system, update emergency plans, and boost its ability to handle health crises and disasters. Efforts include buying new medical equipment, training healthcare workers, and running […]
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