Ministry of Health & The Environment, Antigua and Barbuda

09/09/2026

Donations make us happy! Today we received a generous donation of Hydrogen Peroxide from Ahkimo! Mikhail Simmons, Sales & Marketing Manager and Shanell King, Administrative Officer of Ahkimo made the presentation to Marlon Jones, Director of Operations and Aldrin Samuel, Materials Management representative.

This donation will enhance the clinical care given to our patients.

08/09/2026

St. Paul! We have one more week in your area! Come on out and have your eyes screened and receive a free pair of reading glasses once you qualify!

08/09/2026

Our Children Are Not Being Left Out 👓

While the Prime Minister’s Vision Initiative continues to provide free reading glasses to persons 40 years and over, our children are not being left out.

Through the Antigua and Barbuda National School Vision Screening Programme, the Ministry of Health in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Cure Blindness Project and VisionSpring, is taking vision care directly into schools. Vision screenings will be provided to children in both public and private primary and secondary schools, helping to identify vision challenges that could affect their learning and development.

Our children deserve the opportunity to see clearly, learn confidently and reach their full potential.

See the information below!

08/09/2026

Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, Michael Joseph, recently spoke about the growing dangers of climate change and its impact on Antigua and Barbuda. In the interview, Minister Joseph highlighted the environmental, health and social challenges posed by a changing climate, while emphasising the need for greater awareness, preparedness and collective action to protect the country and its people.

Watch the interview below as Minister Joseph shares his perspective on the effects of climate change on Antigua and Barbuda and the importance of building a more resilient nation.

It's now time for a trip across the Wider Region with Producer/Multimedia Journalist, Nicole M Romany

08/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Auriel Aaron, back to Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, this time as a Gastroenterologist!

Dr. Aaron has been part of the SLBMC family and recently completed her Doctor of Medicine (DM) in Gastroenterology. We’re delighted to have her back and look forward to the difference her specialized training will make for our patients.

Our Gastroenterology Clinic is coming soon. We’ll share the clinic date and appointment details as soon as they’re finalized.

Stay tuned!

07/09/2026

Who is in your support circle?

Think of one person you can call when the day feels too heavy—and be that trusted person for someone else. Connection helps us face difficult moments together.
CARICOM: Caribbean Community

07/09/2026

🍍🍌 Fridays are getting a little more fruity! 🥭🍈

This Caribbean Wellness Month, the MBS Prevention Unit is inviting primary schools across Antigua and Barbuda to join us for Fruity Fridays! 💚

Encourage students to bring a fresh, locally grown fruit or a fruit of their choice to school and make healthy eating part of the Friday fun.

📸 And don’t forget to capture the fruit-filled spirit! Share your class or school photos with us for a chance to be featured on MBS social media.

Bring a fruit. Strike a pose. Celebrate healthy choices! 🍍📸

Photos can be submitted to:
• [email protected]
• [email protected]

07/09/2026

Let’s encourage kids this school year to:
🍏 Eat a balanced lunch. 💧 Drink plenty of water. 🤧 Cover their coughs and sneezes.

Let’s start Day 1 strong and healthy! 🍎💪

07/09/2026

𝗔 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗨𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗨𝗗𝗔

This morning, the Honourable Michael Joseph, Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, visited our Dr. Alister Francis Campus, where he met with ABCAS first cohort of Environmental Health students.

During his engagement with the students, Minister Joseph highlighted the important role Environmental Health professionals play in protecting public health and encouraged the cohort as they begin their studies and prepare to enter a field that is critical to the health and wellbeing of communities across Antigua and Barbuda.

The visit also highlighted the collaboration between ABCAS and the Ministry of Health in strengthening local capacity within the environmental and public health sectors.

Joining Minister Joseph were Dr. Teri-Ann Joseph, Deputy Chief Medical Officer and lecturer for the Introduction to Public Health course, and Mr. Daryl Spencer, Deputy Chief Health Inspector at the Central Board of Health.

Also present were Dr. Alister Francis Campus Principal Assata Roberts, Vice Principal Sonia Whittaker and Head of the Department of Science and Health Services, Linda Salmon.

As this first cohort begins its journey, ABCAS is proud to be expanding opportunities for specialised training locally and preparing the next generation of Environmental Health professionals to serve Antigua and Barbuda.

05/09/2026

👏 👏 👏

Antigua and Barbuda Holistic Coalition extends our sincere appreciation to Dr. Teri-Ann Joseph, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, for joining our Parent & Community Workshop, “Learning Teen Self-Harm and Su***de Prevention.”

We are grateful for her encouraging remarks, recognition of ABHC’s work, and affirmation of the importance of accessible mental health education for our parents, families and communities.

We especially value the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs’ continued collaboration and Dr. Joseph’s invitation to explore future partnerships as we work together to strengthen prevention and expand mental health support for our youth.

Thank you, Dr. Joseph, for your time, encouragement and commitment to the wellbeing of Antigua and Barbuda’s young people. 💚

Empowering Youth | Expanding Access | Strengthening Futures

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