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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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Renewed effort to reduce NCD cases

Colville Mounsey -
Barbados has launched a renewed assault on the non-communicable disease (NCD) crisis with the unveiling of the Know Your Numbers campaign, as the Ministry of Health...
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Silver lining in increased autism cases

Carlos Atwell -
The increasing cases of autism in Barbados might not be a terrible thing, says board certified behaviour analyst Natasha Heaselgrave. While acknowledging the difficulties surrounding...
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Second child dies of measles as Texas outbreak worsens

Nationnews Desk -
A second child has died from measles as an outbreak of the the highly contagious virus continues to grow in western Texas. The school-aged child...
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New outpatient clinic coming soon

Maria Bradshaw -
Barbadians will soon have access to a new outpatient clinic. Come April 11, the Bridgetown International University (BIU) will be opening one with a diagnostic...
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Better Health – 5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Immune System

Dominique Toppin -
Did you know that a healthy immune system is your body’s first line of defense against illness? When it comes to staying healthy, most...
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‘Treat cancers without delay’

Colville Mounsey -
Delays in cancer treatments can be the difference between life and death, and chief executive officer of Helping Our Patients Everywhere (HOPE), Elizabeth Paucar...
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