Tag: Ministry of Health and Wellness
Three new Mpox cases confirmed in Barbados
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed three new cases of Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox.This brings the total number of infections...
Parents urged to have young children’s eyes tested
Parents and guardians are being encouraged to have their children’s vision checked between the ages of three and five.In a statement issued today, the...
Ministry clears air on scabies claims
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has issued a firm denial of recent “exaggerated claims” surrounding a scabies outbreak, stating that both patient and...
Renewed effort to reduce NCD cases
Barbados has launched a renewed assault on the non-communicable disease (NCD) crisis with the unveiling of the Know Your Numbers campaign, as the Ministry of Health...
Fogging Schedule: June 10 to 14
When the Ministry of Health and Wellness continues its fogging programme next week, emphasis will be on Christ Church and St James.On Monday, June 10,...
Barbados records 62 new Covid cases
In the latest COVID-19 dashboard released by the Ministry of Health and Wellness today, 62 new cases were diagnosed from 443 tests conducted by...