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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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Ministry issues guide to help Barbadians manage millipede infestations

Nationnews Desk -
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security has issued a guide to help Barbadians combat the recent increase in millipede sightings across several...
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Rum producer knocks cancer link

Carlos Atwell -
The West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers’ Association Inc. (WIRSPA) is disputing findings published by United States (US) Surgeon General Vivek Murthy linking alcohol...
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An attitude of gratitude: Mikey’s journey

Kimberley Browne -
“I was coming home from an Old Year’s Night gig on January 1st last year, and being extremely tired, I fell asleep at the...
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‘Seek help’ before conflict gets worse

Tre Greaves -
Individuals struggling with family conflicts have been encouraged to seek professional help before the tension escalates. They have also been encouraged to find more constructive...
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Good hygiene key, says CMO

Carlos Atwell -
Chief Medical Officer The Most Honourable Dr Kenneth George is calling on cruise ships to “step up” their medical health protocols. Reacting to concerns about...
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Youngest person treated by Nanoknife is cancer-free

Ashminnie Moonsammy -
A two-year-old boy from north London who was the youngest person to be treated for cancer with Nanoknife technology is now cancer-free. George, from Camden,...
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