By Camille John Community Dietitian, Ministry of Health
On May 21, 1981, the World Health Assembly (WHA) approved the "International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes" as a key instrument for protecting breastfeeding.
Nutrition Awareness Week will be held from June 1st-7th, 2024 under the theme: "Healthy Eating, Active Living: Reap What You Sow, Eating Local Is The Way To Go".
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment has intensified our public health surveillance in SVG in light of the recently confirmed cases of measles in Turks and Caicos (TCI), and the expected increase in visitors to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines within the next few months, from places such as the USA, Europe, Nepal and others who have confirmed and active cases of measles.
On behalf of the Honorable Minister St. Clair Prince - Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment we commend the dedication and commitment of healthcare workers on achieving certification by the World Health Organization (WHO) of the dual elimination of mother to child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis.