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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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Mental health strain posing safety risks in workplaces, official warns

Ashminnie Moonsammy -
Poor mental health among workers is creating growing safety concerns in workplaces across Barbados. That warning came from Chair of the National Mental Health Commission...
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Minister: Need to reach 95 per cent coverage for herd immunity

Colville Mounsey -
Barbados has fallen below the vaccination level needed to keep dangerous diseases at bay, prompting a warning from Minister of Health and Wellness Senator...
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Mental health strain

Carlos Atwell -
Thousands of Barbadians are seeking help from the Psychiatric Hospital, says Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health Wayne Webster. Addressing the third annual Psychiatric...
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Satisfactory numbers for MMR, though not yet at benchmark

Josue Ramirez Nelson -
More people are getting immunised – a marked change in behaviour from the hesitancy observed towards the end of and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Though...
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Cancer Support Services calls for committed volunteers

Ashada Joseph -
Cancer Support Services (CSS) is seeking some more good men and women who will stay the course even after their loved ones have recovered...
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Fogging Schedule: April 20 to April 24

Nationnews Desk -
The Vector Control Unit will fog several St. Michael districts when it conducts its fogging programme next week. The Unit will complete this week’s...
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