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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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Priyanka continues to break the ice

Akil Franklyn -
Figure skating is often associated with countries blanketed in snow and home to grand ice arenas; however, Priyanka Sharma has carved a unique path....
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Every cancer case is unique

Akil Franklyn -
Cancer is often thought of as a single disease, but in reality, every case is unique. One of the key reasons for this lies...
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Prostate cancer rate a concern

Colville Mounsey -
As World Cancer Day is observed today, the Barbados Cancer Society (BCS) is urging Barbadians, particularly men, to prioritise early screening. BCS president Professor David...
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Get HIV testing ‘as a couple’

Sherrylyn Clarke -
If you are in a relationship in which you and your partner are sexually active, get tested as a couple. That is the advice of...
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‘No WHO warning’

Maria Bradshaw -
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) and the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) say no warning has been issued to Government by the World Health Organisation...
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Danette’s vegan journey

Kimberley Browne -
On Christmas Day 2015, a single decision shaped the course of Danette's life. “I told myself if I can make it through Christmas Day...
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