Medical Benefits Scheme - Antigua & Barbuda

28/01/2026

⏳ January Challenge submissions close Friday 30 January.
If you signed up for the MBS 2026 Calendar Monthly Challenge, submit your proof now to remain eligible for this month’s reward valued at $200 and participant feature. 🎁

January Challenge (3 steps):

1.Review payroll for employees turning 60 to apply the correct contribution rate.

2. Update the contribution rate to 2.5% for employees 60–69, and remember employers pay 0% for this age group.

3. Ensure payments and R3A submissions are up to date to avoid penalties and support uninterrupted staff coverage.

📩 Submit photos/videos: publicrelations@mbs.gov.ag

📲 WhatsApp: 720-6310 / 6251

For monthly reminders and updates, join the MBS Communications and Marketing WhatsApp channel. Scan the QR code or use the link:
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaavsiF8KMqe9MWJdk23

27/01/2026

📤📣Calling all private and primary schools. The MBS Prevention Unit invites students to get creative and build a Healthy 3D Lunchbox using foods from the Caribbean six food groups. This initiative supports healthy habits and obesity awareness in a fun, hands-on way.

🗓Event date: Wednesday 4 March 2026
📍Venue: MBS Courtyard, Nevis Street
⏱ Submission deadline: Friday 20 February 2026. Submit to the Prevention Unit.
🏆Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

For more information: 481-6361 | 481-6266 | 481-6352

26/01/2026

We regret to inform you that today’s Cervical Cancer Virtual Health Talk has been postponed due to unauthorised disruption of the Zoom session.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. A new date and updated access details will be shared via MBS social media channels.

26/01/2026

Join us today!💚💙

Cervical cancer is preventable, and early action saves lives. Join MBS and the Cervical Cancer Task Force for a virtual health talk focused on HPV, screening, and practical steps to protect yourself and your family.🩺

Today, Monday 26 January 2026 | 2:45 p.m. to 4:25 p.m.
Via Zoom: Meeting ID 842 5797 7860 | Passcode 544239
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84257977860?pwd=ymywaxh8Msa1m3mKGuk7pOd66VSp7L.1

For more information: 481-6266 | 481-6352 | 481-6361

25/01/2026

Antigua & Barbuda, pause and listen.

Dr. Cherie Tulloch is sharing cervical cancer facts every woman should know. The conversation continues tomorrow.

Join the Virtual Health Talk tomorrow, Monday 26 January at 2:45 p.m.
Zoom link available on our page.

Tag two women and save this. Details are on the flyer.

22/01/2026

We love seeing the community show up for their health.😍

Prevention Starts Here and it starts with one simple decision: get screened, know your numbers, and take action early. Check the flyer for details and come through.💚💚

20/01/2026

Breaking the Silence 💙💚
Cervical cancer doesn’t have to be a life-threatening disease. It is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers if caught early, yet thousands of lives are still lost every year.

This 2026, we continue the movement to Empower and Protect you and your families health from cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers. We believe no one should face this battle alone or in silence. It’s time to turn awareness into action!

Join our upcoming Virtual Health Talk to learn:
🛡️ Why HPV vaccination is your best first line of defense.
🔍 The latest in screening.
🦋Messages of survival and hope.
💡 Simple steps YOU can take to protect your future.

Don’t wait for symptoms. Proactive knowledge is your best protection.

Date: Mon 26th Jan 2026
Time: 2:45 - 4:25 p.m.
Where: Via Zoom

🔗 Ready to take charge of your health? Click the link in to join the talk
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84257977860?pwd=ymywaxh8Msa1m3mKGuk7pOd66VSp7L.1

Meeting ID: 842 5797 7860
Passcode: 544239

Let’s be the generation that ends cervical cancer. Tag a friend who needs to hear this! 👇🏾✨

19/01/2026

📢 Don’t forget! Our Public Health Screening is happening this Saturday. Come out, get screened, and take a proactive step toward a healthier you. ✔️

🩺❤️ Prevention starts here!
Join our Public Health Screening
🗓 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | 📍 V.C. Monument, Market Square
Free health checks & nutrition counselling.
Know your numbers. Take charge of your health.


Screenings include blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, height/weight, BMI, and nutrition counselling.

✨ Knowledge is power. Prevention saves lives.
Stay informed, get screened, and take charge of your health

16/01/2026

🎒🥗 What’s in My Healthy 3D Lunchbox? 🥗🎒

The MBS Prevention Unit invites private and primary government school students to take part in our Obesity Awareness Competition where creativity meets healthy eating!

🗓️ Final Showcase: Wednesday, 4 March 2026
📍 MBS Courtyard, Nevis Street

👩‍🎨🧠 Students are challenged to create a 3D healthy lunchbox using foods from the Caribbean Six Food Groups — colourful, creative, and nutritious!

📦 Submission Deadline: Friday, 20 February 2026
🏆 Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place

Let’s inspire healthy choices early and make nutrition fun! 💚
For more info: 481-6361 | 481-6266 | 481-6352

16/01/2026

🗣️Media Appearance Alert!
Tune in for a conversation with our team; talking MBS 2026 calendar, upcoming events.

16/01/2026

The Ministry of Health Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs shares this Important Update on Registration for Free Dental Services - Great Shape Inc. 1,000
Smiles

(Important Update on Registration for Free Dental Services – Great Shape Inc. 1,000 Smiles)

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Services is advising the public of important changes to the registration process for the Great Shape Inc. – 1,000 Smiles Free Dental Initiative being held in collaboration with the Ministry and the Sandals Foundation.

Pre-registration will continue on Thursday 15th January and Friday 16th January 2026 at the Multipurpose Cultural and Exhibition Centre between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00pm to 3:00pm. It is therefore discontinued at the six public health clinics previously announced.

Those individuals who previously collected registration forms from the clinics are asked to return the completed forms to the same clinics where they were collected by 12 noon on Friday 16th January 2026. Forms that are not returned by this deadline will not be considered valid.

Persons who successfully pre-registered will be required to attend for treatment on Monday 19th January and Tuesday 20th January 2026. No new registration will take place on Monday 19th, January 2026.

However, beginning Tuesday 20th January 2026, new registration will continue at the MC&EC from 11:00 a.m to 4:00p.m, running concurrently with services being offered which includes Dental fillings, Root canal treatments, Tooth extractions and Dental cleanings.

The programme will take place on weekdays from January 19th to January 30th 2026 from 8am to 4pm.

The Ministry of Health thanks the public for its cooperation and encourages all interested persons to take note of these updated procedures in order to access this valuable free dental service.

15/01/2026

Hidden Ingredients: Look Out for MSG

Hear Dorothy Graham-Charles (MBS Nutrition Manager) explain what to look for, including Disodium Guanylate.

From our Point FM Morning Point interview with Delicia Bonny and Dorothy.

Do you read ingredients before you buy?