NCD Commission supports front-of-package warning labels Barbados Today19/09/20230160 views The Barbados National NCD Commission unreservedly supports the urgent call for the introduction of the Octagonal “high-in” front-of-package warning labels to be placed on pre-packaged food and beverage products. The… Read more
Longstanding advocate for children’s health is new head of BCOP Coalition Barbados Today14/09/20230143 views A name synonymous with children’s health in Barbados for more than three decades is now attached to the post of chairperson of the Barbados Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition (BCOP Coalition).… Read more
QEH’s physiotherapy department gets donation to help rehab patients Barbados Today08/09/20230113 views The Physiotherapy Department of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has received a near $4 000 boost to its capability to treat patients. The aid package, which was donated by the… Read more
In-home concierge service launched Barbados Today08/07/20230158 views A local company is revolutionising homecare in Barbados, especially for people living with dementia. Founder of Caribbean Home-Help Paul Marshall said his business was now specialising in using modern technology… Read more
Increase in gastrointestinal illnesses noted in Barbados Barbados Today06/04/20230103 views The Ministry of Health and Wellness has recorded an increase in cases of gastrointestinal illnesses in Barbados in both the private and public sectors from the end of January 2023… Read more
‘STABBED IN THE BACK’ Barbados Today25/03/20230111 views HEALTH MINISTER CAUGHT OFF GUARD BY JUNIOR DOCTORS’ COMPLAINTS By Jenique Belgrave Minister of Health and Wellness Senator Dr The Most Honourable Jerome Walcott says public complaints about junior doctors… Read more
HOOKED ON METH Anesta Henry25/03/20230155 views PSYCHIATRIST REVEALS PEOPLE TURNING UP FOR TREATMENT FOR ADDICTION TO POWERFUL DRUG By Anesta Henry Methamphetamine, the deadly, white, odourless drug commonly known as “meth” is here in Barbados and… Read more
Mental health clinics seeing 200 per cent more patients Barbados Today23/03/20230140 views The Ministry of Health is committed to tackling the significant increase in people turning up in the island’s healthcare system with mental health illnesses. Health Minister Dr the Most Honourable… Read more
New hospital soon Marlon Madden14/03/20230212 views The new geriatric hospital is to be constructed in two phases at Waterford, St Michael and should be completed in just under two years at a cost of $1.307 million… Read more
Companies urged to be more flexible with working mothers Barbados Today09/03/2023087 views Businesses providing childcare services and being flexible would go a long way to reducing some of the challenges working women face. That is the view of Operations Manager at the… Read more