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Spain to introduce paid menopause sick leave from December

From December 1, women who live and work in Spain will have a new labour right. Those who suffer from incapacitating health problems linked to the menopause will be...
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Helping cancer patients navigate the journey

By Cheryl Harewood When someone hears, “We have found a tumour”, even before they know exactly what it means,...
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Plans underway for landmark pharmaceutical plant

Plans are under way to establish a $64 million pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Barbados to produce intravenous (IV)...
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Eden Lodge Primary suspends classes after teachers fall ill

Classes at the Eden Lodge primary school have been suspended after reports of teachers falling ill. It is...
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Barbados praised for HIV progress

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Friday congratulated Barbados for eliminating the transmission of HIV from mother to child. It...
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Fogging Schedule: April 20 to April 24

Nationnews Desk -
The Vector Control Unit will fog several St. Michael districts when it conducts its fogging programme next week. The Unit will complete this week’s...
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Rise in vaccines for measles

Nationnews Desk -
Barbados recorded an increase in its immunisation coverage for measles in 2025. It is a small victory for health authorities as they continue efforts...
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Asthma Association condemns backyard burning of trash

Tonisha Rock-Yaw -
The Asthma Association of Barbados is warning that burning vegetation and garbage is placing people with respiratory illnesses at risk. President Rosita Pollard voiced the...
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QEH restores full operating theatre capacity after air-conditioning repairs

Nationnews Desk -
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has confirmed that all operating theatres have returned to full service following the resolution of air-conditioning issues that had...
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Fogging Schedule: April 13 to 17

Nationnews Desk -
The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness will concentrate its mosquito eradication programme in some St. Michael districts when it conducts its...
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Fogging Schedule: March 30 to April 2

Nationnews Desk -
The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ fogging exercise will be concentrated in northern districts next week. Communities in St. Lucy will receive the attention of...
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