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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 the opening ceremony of the 25th annual Errol Walrond Scientific Symposium,...
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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...
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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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CMO: Hantavirus not a threat to Barbados

Nationnews Desk -
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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Bajan starts cancer treatment in Colombia

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Doctors in Colombia confirmed Barbadian Noi Jemmott had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), the most common childhood cancer, and had commenced treatment. Noi, 17, left Barbados...
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CARPHA says hantavirus risk to Caribbean remains low

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The Caribbean Public Health Agency is urging regional countries to remain vigilant after a cluster of hantavirus-related illnesses was reported aboard a cruise ship...
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Backs turned on the elderly

Maria Bradshaw -
Barbadians are not only abandoning their elderly relatives at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) but are also resorting to “dumping” them at the Psychiatric...
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Daughter’s diagnosis big blow

Sherrylyn Clarke -
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...
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Fogging Schedule: May 4 to 8

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