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Red Cross Issues Urgent Blood Donation Appeal for Musician Yung Luiy
The Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross is urgently appealing to the public to donate blood for musician Christopher Howell, also known as Yung Luiy, with donations accepted at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre today between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Antigua and Barbuda Launches 'Blind Free Zone' Initiative to Combat Preventable Blindness
Antigua and Barbuda is rolling out its 'Blind Free Zone' initiative, backed by US$90,000 in ophthalmic equipment and specialised nurse training in India, with plans to open two community eye care centres. The programme aims to reduce preventable blindness and keep eyeglasses affordable for residents nationwide.
Consultant Anaesthetist Dr Olubukola Ogumbyi Retires After Four Decades of Service
Consultant anaesthetist Dr Olubukola Ogumbyi has retired after more than four decades in medicine, concluding a career that has had a lasting impact on healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda. Dr Ogumbyi began her career at the former Holberton Hospital, where she worked as a paediatric house officer.
Veteran Anaesthetist Dr. Olubukola Ogumbyi Retires After 40 Years of Service
Consultant Anaesthetist Dr. Olubukola Ogumbyi has retired after more than 40 years of medical service in Antigua and Barbuda. Her retirement marks the end of a distinguished career in anaesthesiology.
Four Health Centres to Extend Hours Until 9 p.m. Starting April 2026
Four community health centres in Antigua will extend their operating hours to 9:00 p.m. daily from April 1, 2026, offering expanded primary care services and aiming to reduce overcrowding at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre's emergency department.
SLBMC Calls for Routine Screenings on World Kidney and Glaucoma Day
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre is calling on the public to seek routine screenings for kidney disease and glaucoma, two conditions that often show no symptoms until advanced stages. The appeal coincides with the global observance of World Kidney Day and World Glaucoma Day on March 12.
NODS to Host First-Ever CERT Exhibition and Annual Caribe Wave Tsunami Exercise
The National Office of Disaster Services will host the first-ever CERT Exhibition at St. Johnston's Village Sports Complex alongside the annual Caribe Wave Tsunami Exercise next week. Both events are aimed at bolstering community resilience and national disaster preparedness.
SLBMC Names 2026 Semester II Staff Scholarship Recipients
The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has announced the recipients of its 2026 Semester II Short Course Scholarships, recognising staff members selected for professional development training across multiple disciplines. The awards are part of the hospital's ongoing efforts to strengthen workforce capacity.
Calvin Ayre Foundation Arranges Emergency Medical Evacuation for Antiguan Worker
The Calvin Ayre Foundation has arranged an emergency medical evacuation for an Antiguan construction worker in need of specialized thoracic care overseas. The foundation collaborated with relevant parties to facilitate the critical transfer, according to Antigua News Room.
New Medical Benefits Pharmacy Opens at Glanvilles Polyclinic for Eastern Residents
A new Medical Benefits Scheme pharmacy has opened at the Glanvilles Polyclinic, bringing prescription medication access closer to residents in Antigua's eastern communities.
MBS Opens New Pharmacy at Glanvilles Polyclinic to Serve Eastern Antigua
The Medical Benefits Scheme has opened a new pharmacy at the Glanvilles Polyclinic, bringing essential medication access closer to residents in Antigua's eastern corridor. The facility was formally commissioned during an official opening ceremony.
UPP By-Election Candidate Credits Advocacy for Opening of Glanvilles Polyclinic Pharmacy
UPP candidate Alex Browne says his years of advocacy contributed to the opening of a pharmacy at the Glanvilles Polyclinic, a development he argues will improve medication access for residents in Antigua's eastern communities ahead of the St. Philip's North by-election.
MBS Opens New Pharmacy at Glanvilles Polyclinic to Expand Healthcare Access
A new MBS Pharmacy has officially opened at the Glanvilles Polyclinic, bringing expanded access to medications and healthcare services to the surrounding community.
MBS Pharmacy Opens at Glanvilles Polyclinic, Expanding Access for Eastern Antigua Residents
A new Medical Benefits Scheme pharmacy has opened at the Glanvilles Polyclinic, giving residents in eastern Antigua easier access to prescription medications closer to home. Health and Wellness Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph announced the development, as reported by Antigua News Room.
SLBMC Opens Investigation into Threatening Behaviour Against NICU Staff
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has launched a formal investigation after threatening behaviour was reportedly directed at staff inside the hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Management acted swiftly following a formal report of the incident, citing the hospital's zero-tolerance policy on staff intimidation.
Hospital Investigates Threat Incident Targeting NICU Healthcare Workers
A threat targeting healthcare workers inside the hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit has prompted officials to launch a formal investigation, according to Antigua.news. Details surrounding the incident remain limited as the probe gets underway.
SLBMC Healthcare Professionals Complete Regional Critical Care Training in Barbados
Three Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre professionals recently completed a five-day Caribbean sub-regional workshop in Barbados focused on critical care management of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI). The delegation included a consultant paediatrician, a consultant intensivist, and the ICU unit manager.
ABS Remains Crippled as Staff Stay Away Over Health Concerns at HQ
Staff at the Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Services have continued to stay away from work into a new week, citing health concerns at the broadcaster's headquarters. Management is relying on a skeleton crew to maintain essential operations.
ABSAR Mourns Death of Volunteer Lee J. Sagert, Stricken During Emergency Response
Longtime Antigua and Barbuda Search and Rescue volunteer Lee J. Sagert has died after suffering a major medical emergency while responding to an emergency call. ABSAR paid tribute to his years of dedicated service to the organisation.
ABS Staff Barred from Friars Hill Road Offices for Second Week Amid Health Concerns
ABS staff have been kept out of the broadcaster's Friars Hill Road building for a second straight week due to ongoing health concerns, with no return date announced. The prolonged closure raises questions about the facility's condition and the impact on broadcasting operations.