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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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Chief Medical Officer: Use protective measures against measles

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The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging Barbadians to take all precautions to prevent the spread of measles within the population after the Region of...
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Fogging Schedule: December 2 to 5

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The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit will visit districts in two parishes – St. John and St. Michael – next week. The...
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Molasses: A sweet link to Independence

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Gold, aquamarine and black are the colours for the month of November during which we celebrate independence. Therefore, I feel compelled to share some information...
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Yvonne Weeks: From 13 pills to thriving at 73

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For many, receiving a diagnosis of diabetes and high blood pressure marks the start of major challenges. In 2007, Yvonne Moore was facing that reality...
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Bajans urged to rethink cancer care

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The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) is encouraging Barbadians to take a multi-disciplinary, integrated approach to cancer care. During a break in BAMP’s annual...
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Doc wants urgent shared solution to AMR emergency

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There are no alarms when bacteria begins to resist medicines, and no visible warnings when a once simple infection becomes harder to treat. Yet across...
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