Two women, two cancer journeys, one message: screen early Lourianne Graham14/10/2026089 views A routine mammogram changed Katrina Doughty’s life, while a former student’s persistence prompted Patricia Murray to get screened. Both women were diagnosed with breast cancer, demonstrating the importance of being… Read more
Rise in MS diagnosis drives call for early care Ricardo Roberts11/10/2026095 views Doctors across the Caribbean are reportedly seeing more people being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a trend linked to greater health awareness, earlier doctor visits, and quicker access to specialists.… Read more
National campaign on World Mental Health Day Barbados Today10/10/20260445 views Today, on World Mental Health Day, the National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) launches “This Is Me,” a national campaign rooted in the lived experiences of real Barbadians. Drawing on the… Read more
$1.2bn debt swap by January 1 to fund healthcare, fight childhood obesity Emmanuel Joseph09/10/20260267 views Barbados is set to launch a $1.2bn debt-for-social swap by January 1, unlocking more than $320m in savings to fund healthcare programmes and tackle childhood obesity, Finance Minister Ryan Straughn… Read more
QEH orders $82m equipment as modernisation advances Lourianne Graham09/10/20260149 views The Queen Elizabeth Hospital said on Thursday it has ordered $82m in new equipment and is commissioning its first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system as part of a modernisation programme… Read more
NCSA: Synthetic drugs a growing challenge for healthcare workers Ricardo Roberts07/10/2026057 views Synthetic drugs that can evade standard hospital tests are posing growing challenges for healthcare workers, the National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA) warned on Tuesday. The profile of illicit drug… Read more
Doctors’ Week opens with focus on changing healthcare Lourianne Graham05/10/2026071 views The inaugural Doctors’ Week opened on Sunday, with acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Arthur Phillips saying doctors must continue to lead complex patient care as technology, better access to health… Read more
Port checks stepped up after Suriname bird flu outbreak Ricardo Roberts02/10/20260250 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
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
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