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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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Fogging Schedule: November 18 to 22

Nationnews Desk -
Districts in St. Peter, St. James and St. Michael will be fogged by the Vector Control Unit, next week. The team will start its weekly...
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Better Health: Ninja’s path to fatherhood

Akil Franklyn -
For Brook Unique Miller, the first Barbadian to reach the Ultimate Ninja Warrior buzzer, life is more than just obstacles. As a Muay Thai practitioner,...
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Better Health: Overthinking

Dominique Toppin -
As humans, we all have periods in our life when we worry. Whether it is about work, health, family, relationships or any other reason,...
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QEH responds to surge in AED patients

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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Barbados has reported a significant increase in patient visits to its Accident and Emergency Department (AED). The AED...
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Fogging Schedule: November 11 to 15

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The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit will target mosquito breeding sites in St. Peter and St. James when it conducts its...
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Community ‘key to mental health’

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A psychology professor is recommending proactive community-based mental health programmes to tackle violence. Professor Donna-Maria Maynard contended during a panel discussion on Thursday that violence...
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