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CG ups support for blood collection

Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts to boost voluntary blood donations...
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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...
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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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‘No new cases’ of scarlet fever

Ashada Joseph -
Chief Medical Officer Dr The Most Honourable Kenneth George says there have been no new cases of scarlet fever, chicken pox or monkeypox in...
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Govt to expand dialysis capacity

Shawn Cumberbatch -
Government will significantly expand the availability of facilities for Barbadians who have kidney disease and need regular diaslysis treatment. Minister of Health and Wellness Senator...
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Fogging Schedule: June 29 to July 3

Nationnews Desk -
Several districts in Christ Church will be fogged next week by the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit as part of ongoing...
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BARP sounds caution

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Not only does the Barbados Association of Retired Person (BARP) not support the call for retired returning nationals to pay towards their own health...
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Ishmael wants food industry to help solve NCD crisis

Diara Springer -
Barbados has the size to solve its own health crisis of noncommunicable diseases, and the food industry is being called on to help make...
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Tips on care for animals during drought and heatwave

Nationnews Desk -
Barbados is heating up and with the humidity rising, heat exhaustion and heat stroke can become a real risk for domestic animals, says veterinarian...
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