Health in Anguilla

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Health in Anguilla is managed by the

Government of Anguilla
.

Storm damage

Health facilities were devastated in 2017 as a result of

Princess Alexandra Hospital
".

Healthcare

In November 2018 it established a charitable foundation, the Health Authority of Anguilla Foundation, which is to be registered in Delaware as a 501(c)(3) organization which will allow tax-free contributions from donors in the USA. This is intended to help close "the gap between the health needs and desires of the community and the capacity to meet these needs and desires".[2]

People on the island often use health facilities on

NHS is limited.[3] There are concerns about the effect of Brexit on access to medicine and medical treatment.[4]

The

Water

Water supply is the responsibility of the

St. Maarten Laboratory Services.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Hurricane Irma: One Year Later". Reliefweb. 5 September 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Health Authority of Anguilla lays out purpose and goals of its Foundation". Daily Herald. 8 November 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Video: Fergusson Speaks To British Committee". BerNews. 17 October 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  4. ^ "Cluff in Anguilla for opening of maternity ward at hospital". Daily Herald. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  5. ^ "Ministry of Health welcomes clinical psychologist to its staff". Daily Herald. 4 November 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  6. ^ "Seven Seas Water Announces Execution of Water Agreement in Anguilla". PR Newswire. 4 October 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  7. ^ "SLS is preparing to extend food analysis". Daily Herald. 13 November 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018.