Health CareLocal News Ministry of health launches mobile clinic by Barbados Today 20/03/2024 written by Barbados Today 20/03/2024 1 min read A+A- Reset The Ministry of Health’s new mobile clinic recently visited the Maria Holder Nursery School in Oldbury, St. Philip. (Ministry of Health and Wellness) Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 1K Health care in Barbados has gone mobile with the launch of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ new accessible service, Healthcare on Wheels. The mobile clinic, which hit the road earlier this month, will specifically target communities across Barbados, including schools and businesses. It will be run by public health nurses and it is expected that the preventative and diagnostic care offered will include routine immunisations, checks for non-communicable diseases, and PAP smears. Healthcare on Wheels was launched to assist in the provision of healthcare to Barbadians via community-based interventions. This new and innovative service is intended to increase public access to primary healthcare services and engage members of the public who find it difficult to get to polyclinics. The mobile clinic service will operate from the following polyclinics: You Might Be Interested In Serious health and safety violations at Liquidation Centre Former naval base at Harrison Point identified as isolation centre Rihanna’s father reveals he tested positive for coronavirus Randal Phillips, Oistins, Christ Church Eunice Gibson, Warrens, St. Michael Branford Taitt, Black Rock, St Michael Maurice Byer, Station Hill, St Peter There will also be collaborative outreach programmes with the other clinics. Healthcare on Wheels operates from Tuesday to Friday each week, and various districts in the catchment areas of these four clinics will be serviced. The services are free, and all are welcome to access them. It is part of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ plan to improve service delivery and access to healthcare by meeting the needs of citizens. Additionally, it will assist the Ministry in achieving Universal Health Coverage, as outlined by the World Health Organization, and strives to fulfill Sustainable Development Goal No. 3, which is ‘Good Health and Wellbeing for All’. (BGIS) Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Husbands: SJPI plays significant role in equipping youth for world of work 08/12/2024 Flow supports 16 Days of Activism against GBV 08/12/2024 Christmas at Cave Hill Concert: A spectacular showcase of talent 08/12/2024