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The Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda Inc. (MAAB) concluded its week of Activities with a Gala
\nand Awards Ceremony.<\/p>

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Our Gala Awards Recognized Excellence, Dedication and Resilience among
\nDoctors during the COVID-19 Pandemic and General Practice.<\/p>\n

The following highlights the noteworthy recipients:
\n(Recipients of Awards 1 to 4 were as a result of a transparent voting process among our peers.)<\/p>

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1. The Governor General Award for Outstanding Contribution & Service during the COVID-19
\nPandemic<\/p>

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Dr. Rhonda Sealey-Thomas
\n2. The Minister of Health Award for COVID-19 Pandemic Education and Awareness
\nDr. Courtney Lewis<\/p>\n

3. State Insurance Company Limited Award for Outstanding Leadership and Professionalism
\nDr. Alafea Stevens
\n4. Total Imports Award for Outstanding Community Service
\nDr. Alafea Stevens
\n5. Medical Executive Lifetime Achievement Award
\nDr. Marlene Joseph
\n6. Total Imports Frontline Heroes Award (during the COVID-19 Pandemic)
\nDepartment of the Emergency Room of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre
\nPhysicians of 2020 and 2021
\n7. Sagicor Award of Recognition<\/p>

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The COVID-19 Vaccine National Technical Work Group (NTWG)
\nDr. Lester Simon
\nDr. Rhonda Sealey-Thomas
\nDr. Courtney Lewis
\nDr. George Mansoor
\nDr. Jason Belizaire
\nDr. Shivon Belle-Jarvis
\nDr. Alafea Stevens
\n8. A.S Brydens COVID-19 Vaccine Champions Award-Private Sector
\nDr. Jason Belizaire
\nDr. Kezia Gardner
\nDr. Edda Hadeed
\nDr. Joycelyn Walter-Thomas
\nDr. Arlene Sorhaindo
\nThe Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda Extends heartfelt congratulations to all deserving
\nrecipients.<\/p>\n

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