Ministry of Health and Social Development

The Environmental Health Division has launched a public awareness campaign aimed at strengthening food safety practices across the Virgin Islands, reinforcing the message that food safety is everyone’s responsibility Read More: https://gov.vg/news/environmental-health-launches-food-safety-campaign

Art and Poetry Competition Deadline Extended!

The Department of Waste Management in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are investigating potential arson at the Anegada Dumpsite. Read More: https://gov.vg/news/suspected-arson-anegada-dumpsite

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is closely monitoring a reported Hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise vessel outside of the Caribbean region and is reassuring the public that the current risk to the Virgin Islands remains low. Read More: https://gov.vg/news/ministry-health-monitoring-hantavirus-situation-risk-bvi-remains-low

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging residents to reduce their salt intake and make healthier food choices as the Territory observes Salt Awareness Week from May 12 to 18 and World Hypertension Day on May 17, 2026. Read More: https://gov.vg/news/ministry-health-urges-community-reduce-salt-intake

The Environmental Health Division (EHD) is joining regional partners in observing Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week 2026 from May 11–15, under the theme “Stop Disease Transmission, Start Source Reduction. Read More https://gov.vg/news/mosquito-awareness-week-focus-source-reduction-youth-engagement

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