Doc: Don’t overlook symptoms amid high repeat-attack, death rates Lourianne Graham02/10/20260577 views One in six of the 556 heart attacks recorded at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in 2022 was not the patient’s first, figures presented by the Heart and Stroke Foundation have… Read more
Port checks stepped up after Suriname bird flu outbreak Ricardo Roberts02/10/20260257 views Barbados has strengthened surveillance at its ports of entry following an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Suriname, but Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Trotman said on Friday… Read more
Elder abuse reports ‘small drop in the ocean’ – AADA chair Jenique Belgrave02/10/20260153 views Elder abuse is far more widespread than public reports suggest, with many cases hidden behind closed doors, according to Advocates Against Domestic Abuse (AADA) chairperson Barbara Daniel-Goddard. She urged the… Read more
Psychiatric Hospital ‘to implement ideas’ in winning mental health essays Lauryn Escamilla29/09/2026057 views Harrison College students Weiyang Sue and Rashauna Clarke have won an inaugural national secondary school essay contest, with the Psychiatric Hospital saying it is now considering implementing several of their… Read more
Fire Service urges safer transport of hazardous materials Shamar Blunt29/09/2026070 views Companies transporting hazardous materials are being urged to take greater precautions, including using vehicles suitable for the weight and nature of the substances being carried. Deputy Chief Fire Officer Henderson… Read more
Ministry weighs private partnerships to expand dental care Lourianne Graham22/09/20260111 views The Ministry of Health is considering possible partnerships with private providers in a bid to expand public dental services, as concerns continue over illegal dental practices and the cost of… Read more
‘Yuh Good’ – seven polyclinics now offer adolescent healthcare Lourianne Graham21/09/20260198 views Adolescent health services were expanded to seven polyclinics from Monday as the Ministry of Health and Wellness launched its Yuh Good programme and website — yuhgood.gov.bb —, aimed at supporting… Read more
Dental bodies warn of irreversible damage from bogus cosmetic treatments Ricardo Roberts21/09/20260571 views Botched cosmetic dental procedures carried out by unlicensed providers are causing serious and irreversible oral damage, the Barbados Dental Association and Barbados Dental Council have warned. The two bodies were… Read more
Dementia caregivers need stronger support, advocates say Lourianne Graham20/09/2026099 views Women make up two of every three primary caregivers for people with dementia worldwide, while unpaid informal care accounts for about half of the condition’s global economic cost, the Barbados… Read more
BAA: ‘Make dementia public health priority’ Lourianne Graham19/09/2026057 views The Barbados Alzheimer’s Association is calling for a national dementia plan and greater implementation of the World Health Organisation’s global action plan on the disease, amid concerns that Barbados lacks… Read more