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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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‘Too many children suffer from depression, anxiety’

Nationnews Desk -
Several people are suffering from depression and anxiety and during the Christmas season numbers can increase significantly. That’s according to counsellor Shawn Clarke, head of Supreme Counselling...
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BAMP issues caution ahead of Old Year’s festivities

Josue Ramirez Nelson -
The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) is urging Barbadians to play it safe and sanitise or even mask up heading into next week’s...
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Mental health tips to get through holidays

Nationnews Desk -
Barbadians who face mental challenges during the festive season should lean on support from their community and engage in activities which bring them joy,...
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Doc: Enjoy in moderation

Tre Greaves -
While individuals are being encouraged to enjoy the merriment of the Christmas season, they are also being urged to eat and drink responsibly. Director of...
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George: Oropouche a milder disease

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Although the United States Centre for Disease and Control (CDC) has issued a travel health advisory for the presence of Oropouche virus in Barbados,...
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QEH chief: A&E wait times will be reduced

Carlos Atwell -
Wait times at the Accident & Emergency department (A& E) of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) should soon be drastically reduced once the hospital...
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