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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 that a “medical mafia” could influence access to transplant surgery at...
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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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‘No new cases’ of scarlet fever

Chief Medical Officer Dr The Most Honourable Kenneth George says there have been no new cases of scarlet...
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Move to improve tracking of HIV transmission in Jamaica

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Kingston – A senior official of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), says the acquisition of the new genome sequencer should improve...
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Better Health Magazine: Caring for Cuts and Wounds

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As we all navigate through life from childhood to adulthood, there is no escaping the possibility of cuts or wounds. Whether it is a small...
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Programme targets increase in uptake of COVID-19 vaccines

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Bridgetown – The Caribbean will be the focus of an initiative aimed at promoting coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine uptake among healthcare workers and most at-risk...
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Millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses destroyed in England

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London - Around 4.7 million COVID-19 vaccine doses – four per cent of the total - ended up as wastage in England by the...
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5 Toxic Parenting Traits by Better Health Magazine

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When it comes to raising caring, successful and well-rounded children, the parenting style and family environment are critical. Experts have posited that the best homes...
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UK explores options for asthma inhalers

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London - The current aerosol asthma inhalers in use are cheap but, because of the gases they contain, are one of the National Health...
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