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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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$10m cancer treatment machine still in storage

Maria Bradshaw -
Nine months after the state-of-the-art $10 million cancer treatment machine arrived in Barbados, it is yet to be installed and commissioned at the Queen...
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Health scare at St Bernard’s Primary

Nationnews Desk -
Update: St Bernard’s Primary School will reopen its doors on Monday following a temporary closure due to health concerns involving several students. The Ministry of...
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Health ministry: Practise safe sex for festival

Maria Bradshaw -
Barbados is recording about 100 new cases of HIV every year, causing health officials to warn partygoers – at the official start of the...
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Saharan Dust caution

Chad Smith -
Barbadians are being reminded to brace for periodic intrusions of Saharan dust throughout the year, with peak activity typically occurring during the late dry...
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Move to validate medical report fees

Shawn Cumberbatch -
The House of Assembly has passed legislation to validate payment and collection of fees for medical reports. This relates to when such reports are prepared...
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Better Health Magazine – Dust Haze Safety Guide

Dominique Toppin -
Barbados is once again under a hazy veil as plumes of Sahara dust sweep across the island, turning blue skies into a muted grey...
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