Tag: non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
Tackling NCDs starts with change in behaviour
Moderation and enhanced communication will be two essential elements required to tackle the “crisis” of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Barbados.That’s according to Prime Minister...
‘Best Buys’ to fight NCDs in the Caribbean
‘Best Buys’ are the only solution to the Caribbean issue of Non Communicable Disease (NCDS).Vice President of the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC), Dr Kenneth...
Campaign launched to get healthy food in schools
The only regional non-communicable disease (NCD) alliance of health and non-health civil society organisations launched a campaign to get healthy food policies in schools...
Lewis appeals for school nutrition policy
New chairman of the group fighting childhood obesity in the island said she will continue the push for a national school nutrition policy.Dr Kia...
Tax doesn’t dull taste for sugary drinks
by Carlos AtwellSome Barbadians are determined to keep buying sugar sweetened drinks regardless of cost.Be it for an older or younger relative, for health...
Cave: Expect spike in people needing care for NCDs
As was the case in the immediate aftermath of the Delta wave of COVID-19, Barbadians are being told to brace for a spike in...