Tag: health
Project aims to reduce spread of dengue, zika
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...
Fogging Schedule: May 11 to 15
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...
Organised crime ‘must be attacked by cops’
Gangs, gambling in schools and indiscipline by students are three areas that must be arrested not only by police, but also the wider society.
The...
CMO: Hantavirus not a threat to Barbados
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...
Third British national has suspected hantavirus infection, government says
A third British national has suspected hantavirus in connection with an outbreak on board the cruise ship MV Hondius, the government has said.
The patient...
Bajan starts cancer treatment in Colombia
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...