Health

A new charity is taking a proactive stance on improving health and wellness within vulnerable communities, going beyond traditional methods to provide practical solutions directly where they are needed most. …

Give blood, save a life. The life you save may be your own. For ages, we have heard this – the slogan has been used to encourage people to donate …

The World Health Organization on Wednesday authorised a second dengue vaccine, a move that could provide protection for millions worldwide against the mosquito-borne disease that has already sparked numerous outbreaks …

In celebration of International Nurses’ Day, CIBC Caribbean on Monday awarded three student nurses with scholarships in the name of Ramona Mascoll, the first medical worker in Barbados to succumb …

Health authorities have implemented robust measures to safeguard the island against potential disease outbreaks ahead of the T20 Cricket World Cup, which is set to welcome thousands of visitors in …

Scores of Barbadians and visitors turned out to the Golden Square Freedom Park early Saturday morning to await their turn for vital health screenings. It was a culmination of a …

More Barbadian men are coming forward to get tested for prostate cancer, according to officials of a cancer-fighting charity. After several years of pleading with men to come forward and …

Health officials have noticed an increase in the cases of gastrointestinal illnesses in Barbados. The uptick in cases in persons older than five years moved from 27 in the week …

The Vector Control Unit will conduct its fogging exercise for two days this week, due to the upcoming public holidays. The team will be in the parish of St Michael …