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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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QEH activates full emergency response amid influenza surge

Ashminnie Moonsammy -
A surge in influenza cases has pushed the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) to activate a full operational response, as the Accident & Emergency Department...
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QEH continues to battle surge

Antoinette Connell -
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is still under pressure from a surge in patients, leading to even longer waiting times for those presenting to...
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Fogging Schedule: January 12 to 16

Nationnews Desk -
The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ weekly fogging programme will resume from next week in three parishes – Christ Church, St. John and St....
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Smart running for heritage, cancer support

Seaneatta Worrell -
United Kingdom-based marathon runner and coach Rey Smart has launched Project Run 246, a solo charity run around Barbados aimed at raising funds for cancer research...
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QEH Accident and Emergency Department placed on temporary lockdown

Josue Ramirez Nelson -
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Accident and Emergency Department is on temporary lockdown.  Communications Specialist Shane Sealy said that is part of their precautionary measures observed when dealing...
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Grenada dismisses reports of an ‘unusual disease outbreak’

Nationnews Desk -
ST. GEORGE’S – Health authorities say there is no evidence of an “unusual disease outbreak” at this time in Grenada, noting that the claims...
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