Unhealthy food marketing must be tackled, coalition says Shamar Blunt13/08/2026037 views Marketing that encourages children to consume unhealthy food and drink must be a central target in the national response to rising childhood obesity, a prevention campaigner has said. Speaking during… Read more
More young mums reluctant to breastfeed as attitudes shift Lauryn Escamilla09/08/2026029 views More young mothers are reluctant to breastfeed because of lifestyle preferences and work commitments, making targeted education more important than ever, registered nurse and midwife Shermena Kirton of the Queen… Read more
Mums face barriers to sustained breastfeeding, experts warn Lauryn Escamilla06/08/2026031 views Returning to work, limited support at home and in the workplace, and a lack of knowledge about breastfeeding are among the biggest reasons mothers stop breastfeeding before the recommended six… Read more
QEH breastfeeding advocate calls for workplace support as mums return to work Lauryn Escamilla06/08/2026020 views Healthcare professionals have renewed the call for employers to provide dedicated spaces where women can express and safely store breast milk as research has found that mothers stop breastfeeding upon… Read more
Breast ultrasound machine sought to cut wait times, improve detection Lauryn Escamilla31/07/20260105 views The Barbados Cancer Society is seeking to acquire a $600 000 automated breast ultrasound machine to expand screening capacity, reduce waiting times and improve detection among women with dense breast… Read more
Authorities to ensure reproductive health care continuity during emergencies Shamar Blunt28/07/2026095 views Health officials, emergency responders and representatives from key agencies are taking steps to ensure essential sexual and reproductive health services remain available during emergencies through a new national readiness assessment… Read more
National Nutrition Centre summer camp equips children to fight NCDs through healthy living Lauryn Escamilla27/07/2026025 views The National Nutrition Centre (NNC) has wrapped up its annual summer camp after equipping children with practical skills to help prevent chronic illnesses, with organisers urging families to continue healthy… Read more
Specialised wheelchairs changing children’s lives Lourianne Graham25/07/20260314 views Children with mobility challenges are now riding in specialised wheelchairs designed to improve their posture, comfort and independence through an annual clinic supported by the Sandy Lane Charitable Trust. The… Read more
BARP moves to formalise elder abuse reporting as cases rise Shamar Blunt24/07/20260113 views The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) is moving to formalise how elder abuse cases are handled, amid growing reports from seniors seeking direct intervention at its offices. As the… Read more
Health authorities monitor US food illness outbreak Emmanuel Joseph16/07/20260244 views Barbadian farming and public health authorities are monitoring the potential impact of a parasitic infectious disease outbreak in the US that has been linked to severe, or acute diarrhoea. The… Read more