Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Health

Daughter’s diagnosis big blow

The family of Noi Jemmott is facing a financial nightmare after a diagnosis of acute leukaemia and a treatment path which entailed her being transported by air ambulance yesterday to...

Fogging Schedule: May 4 to 8

The Vector Control Unit will concentrate its mosquito reduction programme in St. George next week. On Monday, May 4, the...

Mental health strain posing safety risks in workplaces, official warns

Poor mental health among workers is creating growing safety concerns in workplaces across Barbados. That warning came from Chair...

Minister: Need to reach 95 per cent coverage for herd immunity

Barbados has fallen below the vaccination level needed to keep dangerous diseases at bay, prompting a warning from...

Mental health strain

Thousands of Barbadians are seeking help from the Psychiatric Hospital, says Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health...

Eye “Brooms” Are Dangerous!

Dear Doc, I am flabbergasted at the “brooms” these women of all ages wear on their eyes! I understand they put on false eyelashes with some sort of glue. That can’t be good for their eyes. What will happen to women’s eyes if they keep on putting on these false eyelashes? Will we have a nation of blind women?! - Archie Dear Archie, The means by which these eyelashes are applied can

Any New Diabetes Treatments?

Dear Doc, I am a diabetic and I get my treatment and medication through the Government pharmacies. Do you know what upto- date ways are available in Barbados that Government does not do yet? - Veronica Dear Veronica, Barbados has an exemplary health care system in place for many decades. Recently, since COVID, the hospital pharmacy offers a delivery system for those filling their repeat medication.

Adult Acne

Dear Doc, I recently saw a young man, probably in his late 20s with his face full of acne. What causes such bad acne in adults? Jerome Dear Jerome, The causes of acne in adults are very similar to those in the young people. These include oily skin, blocked skin pores, changes in hormones, excess sweat, bacteria, side effects of certain medications and sometimes it can be an indication of underlying

DENGUE ALERT!

DENGUE AL ERT! Dengue (pronounced DENgee) cases are on the increase in the Caribbean, and so far for the year in Barbados there have been just under 40 people hospitalised out of 301 suspected and eight confirmed cases. Dengue is caused by any one of four viruses transmitted to people through the bites of infected Aedes species of mosquitoes (primarily Ae. aegypti or Ae. albopictus

Rain Tree a giant silent doctor

ANNette maynard-watson “There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the...