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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: March 16 to 20

Nationnews Desk -
The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness will target districts in three parishes when it conducts its fogging programme next...
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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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