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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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Plan to boost laboratory systems in region

Ashada Joseph -
Regional health officials are seeking to strengthen laboratory quality systems across the Eastern Caribbean. This was highlighted at a recent two-day meeting hosted by the...
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Cervical Health and You: Protecting your well-being through diet, early screening and awareness

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In 2026, Barbados will reach its 60th anniversary. For Barbadians, our biggest challenge is poor health, specifically non-communicable diseases like cancer. January is Cervical...
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HIV Commission deputy: Register results may be misleading

Carlos Atwell -
Fewer people among the LGBTQ Community are reporting being discriminated against, but deputy director of the National Wellbeing and HIV Commission Nicole Drakes says...
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PAHO warns of sustained increase in chikungunya cases

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WASHINGTON – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an alert following a sustained increase in chikungunya cases in several countries in the...
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Sourdough, sprouted grain bread worth voting for

Nationnews Desk -
As Barbadians are into election mode, I guess it is fair for me to ask readers to do thorough research. Why should they do thorough...
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Why Does My Lower Back Hurt? Understanding the Common Causes

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Dr Abigail Lindo, Registered Physiotherapist Lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the world. According to the World Health Organisation,...
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