The Minister of Health Wellness and the Environment, Clayton Burgin has again made it clear that the Chikungunya Viral disease is spread only by an infected aedes egypti mosquito. He reemphasized this point during the recent sitting of the House of Assembly as he noted that efforts are ongoing the Ministry to contain the outbreak… Continue Reading →
Minister of Health, Clayton Burgin, said the government has implemented a number of health initiatives aimed at reducing the incidents of child obesity in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He was addressing hosted a one-day Symposium and Health Fair, held last week as part of activities to observe Nutrition Awareness Week. Minister Burgin said work… Continue Reading →
Vincentians are being encouraged to incorporate physical activities into their daily lives to reduce the likelihood of lifestyle diseases such as Chronic Non-Communicable diseases. The advice came from Chief Nutritionist in the ministry of Health, Joyce Burgin, during the Police on the beat programme aired on NBC Radio. The discussion formed part of a week… Continue Reading →
Minister of Health Wellness and the Environment Clayton Burgin says the paediatric wing at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital was refurbished as part of the overall re-development of the Hospital. Addressing the official re-opening of the wing this morning, Minister Burgin disclosed that the project was carried out at a cost of 1.2-million EC dollars…. Continue Reading →
Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment, Clayton Burgin, said malnutrition, which includes under-nutrition and obesity, remains one of the leading causes of death and disability globally. He made the point in a radio address on Sunday, to signal the start of a week of activities to observe Nutrition Awareness Week 2014. The activities are… Continue Reading →
The Activities include an Open Day at the Belair, Greggs and Stubbs Health Centres today; a Nutrition Symposium and Fair at the Methodist Church Hall on Wednesday; and a National Secondary Schools Nutrition Quiz Competition on Thursday at Frenches House. Vincentians have again been urged to pay attention to their diet so that they remain… Continue Reading →
Minister of Health Wellness and the Environment Clayton Burgin says his Ministry is committed to ensuring that St. Vincent and the Grenadines has a bright future, by making the investment in conserving and protecting its biodiversity. Minister Burghin was delivering an address at a National Bio-diversitry Expo at Heritage Square yesterday. He said the Ministry… Continue Reading →