Anguilla develops national school nutrition policy to combat childhood obesity
The government is developing a national policy to promote healthier eating in Anguilla’s schools and address childhood obesity challenges. The…
Health
‘A top priority’: Government to invest more than US$500,000 in a mobile dental unit
The government is investing “well over half a million US dollars” in a mobile dental unit to bring on-site check-ups and…
Government begins groundwork for Anguilla national health insurance scheme
The government is moving ahead with work to establish a national health insurance scheme as part of wider efforts to…
Plans for new medical complex in Anguilla advance as 19-acre site identified
A 19-acre parcel of land has been identified as the proposed site for a new “fit-for-purpose” medical complex, according to…
MedAccess pilot to provide free diabetes and hypertension drugs for uninsured residents
Uninsured residents living with hypertension or diabetes in Anguilla will be able to access essential medication at no cost under…
Health sector training launched to improve customer service standards
A new training programme aimed at improving the quality of customer service across Anguilla’s health sector has officially begun. Designed…
Princess Alexandra Hospital renewable energy project reaches design milestone
The full engineering design for a new renewable energy system aimed at improving power reliability at the Princess Alexandra Hospital…
Anguilla’s first ‘fit for purpose’ mortuary opens at Princess Alexandra Hospital
A new mortuary facility has opened at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, providing Anguilla’s first secure, controlled environment for post-mortem and…
Anguilla records first locally acquired case of mosquito-borne West Nile virus
Anguilla has recorded its first case of West Nile virus after a 25‑year‑old resident reported symptoms, the Ministry of Health…
UK healthcare professionals visit Anguilla to assess quality of services
A team of healthcare professionals from the United Kingdom visited Anguilla earlier this month to assess the quality of the…