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Research must drive better health care

Medical research and practical medicine must meld seamlessly to the benefit of the public. This was the consensus during the opening ceremony of the 25th annual Errol Walrond Scientific Symposium,...
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BAMP: Take that back, Santia

The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) is calling on Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw to withdraw comments...
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No cases of cyclosporiasis in Barbados, says Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health and Wellness says there are no suspected or confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in Barbados...
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Site checks the norm, says Ishmael

Officials from the Environmental Health Department are inspecting migrant worker accommodations across Barbados and have identified compliance issues...
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QEH to dispose of unclaimed bodies

Backed by recent legislative changes, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is preparing to dispose of 65 bodies left...
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Eighth medical team from China

Josue Ramirez Nelson -
Barbados has once more welcomed a team of doctors, nurses and specialists from the People’s Republic of China, marking the eighth cohort of medical...
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Health Ministry records spike in gastro cases

Nationnews Desk -
Health officials have reported an increase in gastrointestinal illnesses, especially among children, suggesting the spike is being driven by a viral cause. The Ministry of...
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Caricom wants stronger surveillance systems to deal with impact of rare diseases

Nationnews Desk -
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM)  grouping is  calling for stronger surveillance system amid on going efforts to deal with the impact of rare diseases on...
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Sharp increase in kidney disease a concern, says president

Tonisha Rock-Yaw -
Concern is growing about the rising number of Barbadians requiring dialysis for kidney disease, with advocates warning that the country’s health system may soon...
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Donation to help fight breast cancer

Tonisha Rock-Yaw -
Fresh concerns over preventable breast cancer deaths among uninsured women in Barbados have sparked renewed calls for early screening, as a local medical volunteer...
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Fogging Schedule: March 2 to 6

Nationnews Desk -
The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness will concentrate its mosquito reduction programme in St. Michael next week. The team will...
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