Tag: health
Health Ministry records spike in gastro cases
Health officials have reported an increase in gastrointestinal illnesses, especially among children, suggesting the spike is being driven by a viral cause.
The Ministry of...
Sharp increase in kidney disease a concern, says president
Concern is growing about the rising number of Barbadians requiring dialysis for kidney disease, with advocates warning that the country’s health system may soon...
Donation to help fight breast cancer
Fresh concerns over preventable breast cancer deaths among uninsured women in Barbados have sparked renewed calls for early screening, as a local medical volunteer...
Fogging Schedule: March 2 to 6
The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness will concentrate its mosquito reduction programme in St. Michael next week.
The team will...
Plan to boost laboratory systems in region
Regional health officials are seeking to strengthen laboratory quality systems across the Eastern Caribbean.
This was highlighted at a recent two-day meeting hosted by the...
Cervical Health and You: Protecting your well-being through diet, early screening and awareness
In 2026, Barbados will reach its 60th anniversary. For Barbadians, our biggest challenge is poor health, specifically non-communicable diseases like cancer. January is Cervical...