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    Antigua and Barbuda is strengthening health surveillance, inspecting accommodation and food providers, and training medical personnel to support the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting while maintaining care for residents, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kamaria De Castro said.Speaking at Wednesday’s public town hall, De Castro...

    Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre suspends outpatient chemistry testing on October 22 and 23

    The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre advises the public that outpatient chemistry testing will be temporarily suspended on Thursday, October 22, and Friday, October 23, 2026, due to an unexpected technical issue.This suspension impacts common blood tests used to evaluate:• Blood sugar (Glucose)• Kidney...
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