Efforts underway to cut mother-to-child transmission of syphilis, HIV Shanna Moore23/01/20260161 views A sharp increase in syphilis infections across Barbados has triggered urgent public health warnings, with officials urging sexually active people to get tested as the disease — though preventable and… Read more
Three parishes to be fogged this week Barbados Today12/01/20260136 views The Ministry of Health and Wellness will begin its weekly fogging programme today in Christ Church, as part of mosquito control efforts across Christ Church, St John and St Michael.… Read more
Chinese hospital ship visit deemed success despite crowd chaos Sheria Brathwaite30/12/20250191 views Officials have hailed the Chinese Navy hospital ship Ark Silk Road’s seven-day visit as a triumph for healthcare delivery here, despite public outcry over chaotic crowds, poor access and communication… Read more
Hope Foundation broadens autoimmune advocacy Barbados Today29/06/20250266 views In response to growing calls from the community, the Hope Foundation has expanded its long-standing advocacy work that has been primarily focused on lupus to include arthritis. For the first… Read more
Using preventative education to fight the growth of diabetes Barbados Today14/11/202201.4K views Prevention is certainly cheaper than cure when it relates to diabetes. And although there is no cure in the true sense of the word, there are steps we can take… Read more
Krystal’s Journey: Living With Type 1 Diabetes Barbados Today Traffic13/11/202201.5K views At the young age of 11, Krystal Boyea was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Now, at the age of 35, she uses her voice as an advocate to empower, educate… Read more
#BTLivingWell – Iron needs in women Barbados Today Traffic10/04/202101.4K views Many adult women and teenage girls are not getting enough iron from their food, according to the most recent dietary guidelines. Iron deficiency is one of the biggest nutritional deficiencies… Read more