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Health Ministry addresses outstanding issues affecting nurses

WEBMinister of Health and Wellness, The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic, addressed the nation on December 20, 2021. This came on the heels of a meeting with …

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Restrictions placed on visits to Geriatric, District Hospitals

WEBAs Barbados readies itself for the public health challenge of COVID-19, a decision has been taken to restrict visits to all Government-run geriatric institutions. …

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Better Health Magazine: Caring for Cuts and Wounds

WEBWhether it is a small scrape or a gashing wound, the best way to avoid future pain and discomfort is to understand the importance of appropriate care and apply the …

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ADOLESCENT HEALTH

WEBAccording to the WHO over 1.5 million adolescents and young adults aged 10–24 years died in 2019, nearly 5000 every day. The report also stated that young …

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Answers in the blood

WEBAt least, that is the case in Barbados. But Dr Sharon Parris-Boyce has that special ability. With just one drop of blood she can tell an individual of any ills or …

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FIGHTING MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA

WEBFighting stigma is multi-pronged. It involves people living with mental health conditions recognising that their condition is not their fault – “the problem is the problem; …

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Healing Herbs: The greatest silent doctor

WEBShe remains silent and unknown in some gardens and I am honoured to write about this legend.She is a wisdom plant and is valid for our ascension, as we …

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HEALING HERBS: Healing power of chadon beni

WEBChadon beni/shadow beni is a member of the Apiaceae family. The name chadon beni is said to originate from French patois meaning “blessed herb”. It is rich in …

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New mental health policy

WEBThe Ministry of Health and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) plan to roll out a new mental health policy. Speaking at the Caribbean Youth Mental …

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New campaign to tackle childhood obesity

WEBThe Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados has launched a new health campaign today to address the childhood obesity crisis on the island. The campaign is …

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Gooding-Edghill announces new QEH board

WEBMinister of Health and Wellness Ian Gooding-Edghill today announced the appointment of members to serve on the board of directors of the Queen Elizabeth …

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Preventable cancers increasing in Barbados

WEBAdditionally, it is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The number of cases diagnosed locally rose from 124 in 2008 to 163 in 2015, the BNR …

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MENTAL HEALTH AND CARIBBEAN MEN

WEBGlobally, suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds reveals World Health Organisation (WHO) – we are losing YOUNG men! In the …

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Barbados lab reaches global standard

WEBThe Best Dos-Santos Public Health Laboratory has been officially recognised as a National Influenza Centre and a member of the World Health …

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Bacterial infection kills seven babies in Trinidad

WEBPORT OF SPAIN – Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh Friday confirmed that at least seven babies had died at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the …

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Dengue outbreak in Barbados

WEBThere is a dengue fever outbreak in Barbados. The confirmation came from the Ministry of Health and Wellness, and Chief Medical Officer, The Most Honourable Dr …

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Dengue outbreak in Jamaica

WEBDengue is a mosquito-borne disease and the ministry said that as of Friday, September 23, Jamaica had recorded 565 suspected, presumed and confirmed cases of …

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Bajans urged to take preventative measures against Dengue

WEBHealth officials say the threshold was reached at the end of September where 518 cases (both suspected and confirmed) were recorded. In the same period during …

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Ministry of Health monitoring COVID and flu in Barbados

WEBMinistry of Health monitoring COVID and flu in Barbados. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Kenneth George is urging Barbadians not to drop their guard at this …

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