by Melissa Rollock | Aug 15, 2024 | Top Stories
Suspected dengue fever cases totalled 3,303 up to June 30, 2024. (Stock photo) The dengue fever outbreak which started in October 2023, and continued into this year, is over. The Ministry of Health and Wellness reported that the outbreak, in which four deaths were...
by Melissa Rollock | Jul 18, 2024 | Ministry News
(Stock Photo) Persons operating summer camps are reminded by the Ministry of Health and Wellness that their camps should be registered with the Environmental Health Department in the catchment area where the camp is located, for food safety purposes. Camp...
by Melissa Rollock | Jan 9, 2024 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The Ministry of Health and Wellness is cracking down on delinquent property owners, in light of the upsurge in dengue cases and an increase in rodent sightings on the island. To this end, the Ministry is in the process of strengthening its enforcement of...
by Melissa Rollock | Sep 27, 2023 | Ministry News
(Stock Photo) The Ministry of Health and Wellness reminds members of the public that they may report any mosquito complaints to the Environmental Health Department at the polyclinic nearest to them. The complaints will be logged and environmental health officers will...
by Melissa Rollock | Jul 14, 2022 | Ministry News
(FP) The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Environmental Health Department reminds all Crop Over food vendors that they must be in possession of a valid “Permit to Operate a Temporary Restaurant”. Persons should apply for the permits at the Environmental Health...