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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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Alarm raised after drug found on store shelves

Antoinette Connell -
A watchdog anti-drug organisation is sounding an early warning in relation to the recent discovery of a semi-synthetic drug on the shelves of a...
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Three new Mpox cases confirmed in Barbados

Nationnews Desk -
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed three new cases of Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox. This brings the total number of infections...
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Clinic’s late opening due to ‘operational issues’

Maria Bradshaw -
Chief Medical Officer, The Most Honourable Dr Kenneth George, has apologised for the late opening of the David Thompson Health and Social Services complex. It...
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Parents urged to have young children’s eyes tested

Nationnews Desk -
Parents and guardians are being encouraged to have their children’s vision checked between the ages of three and five. In a statement issued today, the...
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Help Cara battle brain cancer

Nationnews Desk -
By Choiselle Joseph For Cara Alyssa Wiggins, every day is a battle – but not one she’s fighting alone. Since being diagnosed in August 2023 with...
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Cancer patient wait time cut

Maria Bradshaw -
A 20-year-old woman has become the youngest breast cancer patient seen at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). This was revealed by Dr Lalitha Sripathi, consultant...
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