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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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WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international emergency

Nationnews Desk -
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern. The agency...
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CARPHA warns of rising health risks linked to salt intake

Nationnews Desk -
The Caribbean Public Health Agency is urging governments, the food industry and individuals across the region to take stronger action to reduce excessive salt...
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Project aims to reduce spread of dengue, zika

Ashada Joseph -
A major regional effort is under way to strengthen pandemic preparedness and reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, zika and chikungunya...
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Fogging Schedule: May 11 to 15

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The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit will concentrate its mosquito reduction efforts in St. George, St. Peter and St. James next week. The Unit...
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Hantavirus ‘not yet a concern’

Natanga Smith -
International virologist Camille M. Lange says Barbados is not on the verge of a hantavirus outbreak or pandemic, but warns that the Caribbean’s chronic...
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CMO: Hantavirus not a threat to Barbados

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Barbados is not at risk of a hantavirus outbreak, says Chief Medical Officer, Dr The Most Honourable Kenneth George. He gave the assurance that the...
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