Fourteen secondary school students from across the Virgin Islands have successfully completed the Street Doctors training programme, an initiative designed to empower young people to become peer leaders, positive influencers, and advocates for safer communities.Students from Elmore Stoutt High School, Bregado Flax Educational Centre, Claudia Creque Educational Centre, St. George’s Secondary School, the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS), and the BVI Seventh-day Adventist School ...

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has announced the appointment of Dr. Tavia Dawson as a Member of the Medical and Dental Council for the period 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029.Dr. Dawson, Managing Orthodontist and founder of BVI Orthodontics, brings over 15 years of professional experience in orthodontics in both the public and private sectors. Her career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing dental and orthodontic services within the Virgin Islands.From 2007 to 2012, Dr. Da...

Announces First in a Series of Territory-Wide Community Meetings.

The Government of the Virgin Islands, working in partnership with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and international humanitarian partner Direct Relief, has implemented a series of vital health infrastructure upgrades to strengthen the Territory’s healthcare system.The upgrades, which include a new oxygen generation and filling system at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital, standby power systems at the Jost Van Dyke Clinic and the Romalia Smith Clinic on Anegada, and...

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is appealing to residents to support our ongoing Blood Drive at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital Laboratory.  All blood types are welcomed, and you can contact the Laboratory by calling (284) 852 7500 ext: 7571/757 or visit any time between 7a.m to 4p.m.Giving blood saves lives, and this Blood Drive aims to ensure vital blood products are readily available for patients. The Laboratory’s current blood supply is low, and past donors are kindly asked to s...

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is taking the lead in helping our community stay cool, hydrated, and healthy as the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean region continues to experience a blistering heatwave. As the leading healthcare provider in the Territory, the BVIHSA is not just offering advice, the organization is also offering an action plan to guard against heat stroke in this sizzling weather.Amidst the recorded high temperature, staying cool is more than a luxury; it's a necessity...

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) hereby informs the public that the Audiology Clinic at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital will be temporarily closed to facilitate the annual maintenance of equipment. This proactive measure aligns with our service improvement plan, aiming to ensure efficiency and compliance with international standards.During this period, audiology testing services will not be available, and the clinic is expected to reopen in late September. A more precise resumption d...

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands - July 24, 2023 - The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has announced the appointment of a new Human Resources Manager, Dierdra Wheatley-Peters, PhD who will play a pivotal role in driving the organization’s talent management strategy forward.The BVIHSA has been successful in recruiting Mrs. Wheatley-Peters to lead the organization’s Human Resources Department. Mrs. Wheatley-Peters has extensive public service experience, having worked at the Ministry of ...