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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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People with HIV and AIDS still have rights, says Humphrey

Carlos Atwell -
Barbados is doing well on the medical side of the HIV pandemic but still has to work on the social side, says Minister of...
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Fogging Schedule: December 2 to 6

Nationnews Desk -
The Vector Control Unit will spray mosquito breeding sites in St. James and St. Philip, when it conducts its fogging programme next week. Some areas...
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PAHO urges Caribbean countries to maintain Mpox surveillance, genomic sequencing

Ashminnie Moonsammy -
Following the detection of a Clade I variant case for the first time in the region, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says countries...
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Fogging Schedule: November 25 to 29

Ashminnie Moonsammy -
The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ fogging exercise will be conducted in a number of St. James and St. Michael districts next week. The Vector...
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Fair puts focus on men’s health

Ashminnie Moonsammy -
IT WAS ALL about the men in society yesterday, as the Bureau of Gender Affairs catered to their needs with a Men’s Day and...
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Heart healthy fun on the road

Tre Greaves -
Despite the overcast skies, rain and extended route, the participants of this year’s Nation Funathlon persevered to the end. Marketing executive with the Nation Group...
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