CABINETS NOTES: The Minister of Health, the Honourable Sir Molwyn Joseph, informed the Cabinet that arrangements have been finalized for the immediate relocation of the Browne’s Avenue Clinic to the Infectious Disease Centre (IDC) located at the former Holberton Hospital site. This temporary move will facilitate critical repairs and upgrades to the existing Browne’s Avenue facility, ensuring improved service delivery upon its reopening.

In addition, the Minister reported that the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre is moving forward with plans to enhance services for individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease. A dedicated space at the IDC has been designated to provide specialized care for sickle cell patients, as part of the hospital’s expanded healthcare offerings. This new unit will be fully managed and staffed by the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre.

To complement these services, the Centre will also launch a national registration drive for all sickle cell patients in Antigua and Barbuda, with the aim of developing a comprehensive patient database to improve long-term care, treatment access, and resource planning.