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‘Long way to go in health battle’

It will be a long, hard fight against Barbados’ culture of abusing sugar and salt, but the Heart and Stroke Foundation says it is not relenting. The latest round in...
Health

Duguid’s hope for dental diplomacy

Special Envoy to the Prime Minister and veteran oral surgeon Dr William Duguid believes a formal oral health...
Health

BAMP warns of rise in COVID-19 and influenza cases

The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) is urging doctors and the public to remain vigilant amid a...
Health

Fogging programme suspended until further notice

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit has suspended its fogging programme until further notice. The Ministry...
Health

Officials: Take extra care against measles

Barbados is being urged to tighten its defences against measles as the Americas confront their worst outbreak of...
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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