Tag: NCDs
More end-stage cancer
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a negative effect on people with cancer.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health Dr Sonia Browne, who has...
State of Our Nation: Health of the Nation
Dr Kia Lewis, a general practitioner, healthy lifestyle advocate and member of the Barbados Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition joins Colville Mounsey on a live...
Bajans urged to focus on NCDs too
Cancer Support Services is encouraging Barbadians to take better care of themselves amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Yesterday, registered nurse Mutual Archer, who has been...
High NCDs in the region making COVID worse
WASHINGTON – The high prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Caribbean – such as high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer – is exacerbating...
Special lines for senior citizens
Special lines are being set up for the elderly and those with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to get COVID-19 vaccinations at three centres.
Last night...
Bring your NCD under control, doc advises
It is important that people with chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) bring their ailment under control as this will impact on the outcome if they...