Health

The Ministry of Health has reassured Barbadians that the risk of Ebola reaching the island remains low, while stressing that health authorities already have systems in place to respond to …

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has further strengthened the Caribbean’s capacity to detect, monitor, and respond to vector-borne diseases through the advancement of harmonised regional early warning systems and …

A medical practitioner is concerned that fatty liver disease may be on the rise in Barbados due the over consumption of alcohol. Dr Thalayah Butcher-Medford revealed her concerns at a …

Caring for a family member, loved one or ward who is sometimes fully dependent on you is not an easy task, and most times it takes a toll on the …

At just 24 years old, Stefon Burgess has traded dreams of becoming a medical doctor for a future rooted in plants, food security, and scientific research that he hopes could …

KPMG’s Global Head of Healthcare, Beccy Fenton, was in Bridgetown last week to meet with policymakers, academics and public and private healthcare providers to discuss the future opportunities for digital …

A heightened Ebola outbreak in central and east Africa has prompted regional health authorities to step up surveillance, but officials said Thursday the likelihood of the virus reaching the Caribbean …

Barbadians are being encouraged to take greater responsibility for monitoring their health by regularly checking key indicators such as blood pressure, sugar levels and cholesterol. The advice came from Greta …

Barbados is at a “moment for a national reset” in how it approaches health and wellness, with government moving to shift the country’s healthcare focus from treating illness to preventing …