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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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DLP calls for transparency over Geriatric Hospital outbreak

Nationnews Desk -
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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Cough syrup racket uncovered

Maria Bradshaw -
Barbadians are attempting to smuggle cough syrup containing codeine linctus into North American countries such as Canada where they can fetch as high as...
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Postnatal care ‘needs greater focus’

Josue Ramirez Nelson -
Amidst a decline in the rate of mothers who are breastfeeding, a local paediatrician is advocating that more supportive workplace policies be made available...
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George says no measles outbreak

Tre Greaves -
There is no measles outbreak in Barbados, says Chief Medical Officer The Most Honourable Dr Kenneth George. However, he is concerned that not enough people...
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Concern over deaths related to AMR

Tre Greaves -
Health officials are concerned about the high number of people who have died due to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). However, regional governments are doing more to...
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Duty-free call from dentists

Nationnews Desk -
President of the Barbados Dental Association Dr Vidya Armogan is again urging Government to eliminate duties and value added tax (VAT) on imported dental...
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