Hansen’s disease (also known as leprosy) is an infection caused by a slow-growing bacteria.
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment (MOHWE) wishes to advise the public to take all the necessary precautionary measures to protect themselves from infectious diseases such as COVID-19, Dengue Fever, Leptospirosis and influenza viruses including Influenza A - H1NI (swine flu).
As we enter the Christmas Season 2023, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment, particularly the Public Health Department is encouraging the general public to work together with the department as we strive to prevent, detect and manage food borne diseases and risks, in an effort to maintain and improve our health.
World AIDS day 2023 is being celebrated today, Friday, 1st December, 2023.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment (MOHWE) together with the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture (MOT) welcomes the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and its Regional Tourism and Health Program (THP) for their week-long mission.