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CG ups support for blood collection

Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts to boost voluntary blood donations...
Health

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...
Health

BAMP: Take that back, Santia

The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) is calling on Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw to withdraw comments...
Health

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...
Health

Site checks the norm, says Ishmael

Officials from the Environmental Health Department are inspecting migrant worker accommodations across Barbados and have identified compliance issues...
Health

Virologist prescribes caution, transparency

Natanga Smith -
Amidst concerns by parents over a confirmed case of a pupil contracting the virus that causes scarlet fever at Hillaby/Turner’s Hall Primary School, virologist...
Business

World Environment Day – Climate Action – Now for Climate

Julia Haynes -
Observed annually on June 5, World Environment Day is the United Nations’ flagship initiative for encouraging worldwide awareness and action in support of environmental...
Health

WHO certifies Turks and Caicos for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B

Nationnews Desk -
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Wednesday congratulated the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) on being certified for...
Health

PAHO warns of measles risk ahead of Word Cup

Nationnews Desk -
WASHINGTON – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Tuesday said that there has been a sustained increase in measles cases both globally and across the...
Health

Ministry must be notified of mass events

Nationnews Desk -
Members of the public who may be planning a mass event are reminded that they must notify the Ministry of Health and Wellness by...
Health

CG Zest Wellness launches corporate wellness programme in Barbados

Jonteau Coppin -
CG Zest Wellness, the wellness division of Coralisle Group Ltd., has officially launched in Barbados, expanding access to its corporate wellness programme for members...
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