‘Getting ready’ Barbados Today09/04/20240599 views Declaring the government’s move to bolster Barbados’ resilience against future health emergencies, the government has been prioritising research, innovation and collaboration, Prime Minister Mia Mottley said on Monday. The announcement… Read more
Tragic Day Barbados Today09/04/20240729 views Two men fell from scaffolding, one of them to his death, while working construction on a building at Apes Hill, St James, today. The deceased, a 51-year-old Guyana national who… Read more
On the job: New QEH CEO pledges patient-centred, efficient care Barbados Today05/04/20240417 views The Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Neil Clark has pledged the hospital will focus on patient-centred care while operating efficiently. “Every patient matters, every staff member counts,… Read more
Virus Vigil Emmanuel Joseph04/04/20240760 views Barbados is on a flu alert as health and agriculture authorities ramp up their surveillance in the wake of new outbreaks of bird flu in the United States, officials said… Read more
A Missing Piece of the Autism Puzzle is health – Part 1 Barbados Today03/04/20240596 views In recent months, there has been a significant focus on how to respond to autism issues, as a society. Repeatedly, the discussion has focused on solutions within the education system.… Read more
Blue House Barbados Today03/04/20240534 views As people across the globe marked World Autism Awareness Day today, Barbadians were not left out. Blue was the hue of the day as individuals wore the colour designated for… Read more
Fogging schedule for April 2 – 5 Barbados Today31/03/202401.1K views The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness will continue its mosquito eradication efforts in the parish of St Michael, this week. The Unit will visit Field… Read more
Government aims to cut NCDs in half Barbados Today29/03/20240391 views Eight out of 10 deaths in Barbados are caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the government has set a target to reduce new NCD cases by 50 per cent as… Read more
Health officials seeking to track kid health Shamar Blunt29/03/20240430 views Health authorities are advocating for a renewed emphasis on tracking children’s health conditions in their early years to identify health issues early in their development. As pieces of medical equipment… Read more
No salt tax Shamar Blunt29/03/20240537 views Despite a tax on sugary sodas, there are no plans to implement a salt tax, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Arthur Phillips said Thursday. The medical official made the announcement… Read more