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Asha Jones: Breaking new ground in dementia care

by Cheryl Harewood Asha Jones’ professional journey has taken her across tourism, sales and marketing, gerontology and therapeutic recreation; fields that today come together in the work she is building...
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BARP president urges greater support for older women caregivers

Older women who continue to support adult children, grandchildren and other relatives are carrying a growing caregiving burden...
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Move to protect health records

As Barbados digitises its health records and hospital systems, officials say the change must not leave anyone behind. At...
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‘Long way to go in health battle’

It will be a long, hard fight against Barbados’ culture of abusing sugar and salt, but the Heart...
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Duguid’s hope for dental diplomacy

Special Envoy to the Prime Minister and veteran oral surgeon Dr William Duguid believes a formal oral health...
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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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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

Nationnews Desk -
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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