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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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BAEP makes endometriosis strategic plan

Nationnews Desk -
Barbados has made history as the first Caribbean nation to develop a comprehensive Strategic Action Plan for Endometriosis. The plan, unveiled by the Barbados Association of...
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Ministry clears air on scabies claims

Nationnews Desk -
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has issued a firm denial of recent “exaggerated claims” surrounding a scabies outbreak, stating that both patient and...
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Health Ministry rejects claims of mismanagement in scabies response

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The Ministry of Health and Wellness has rejected what it describes as exaggerated and inaccurate claims about the handling of a recent scabies outbreak...
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St Lucia monitoring new Covid-19 variant

Kimberley Browne -
CASTRIES – The Ministry of Health is urging the public to remain vigilant as health authorities monitor a newly identified COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1. The World...
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Health officials confirm scabies cases at Geriatric Hospital

Ashminnie Moonsammy -
Health officials have officially diagnosed the skin condition affecting nine patients at the Geriatric Hospital as scabies. Scabies is an infectious disease caused by a...
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DLP calls for transparency over Geriatric Hospital outbreak

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An outbreak of infection at the Geriatric Hospital has prompted strong criticism from the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), which is accusing the Government of...
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