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COVID-19 outbreak restricts visits to District Hospital

WEBJanuary 13, 2024. The Ministry of Health and Wellness has advised that visits to Ward C1 at the St. Philip District Hospital will be restricted until further notice, due to a COVID-19 …

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New Health Minister to focus on nurses shortage and …

WEBThe new Health Minister is on the job and has revealed plans to address the concerns facing health care in Barbados, chief among them, the nurses shortage and …

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No healthcare for thousands of pregnant Haitians – …

WEBPORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – United Nations Agency for Sexual and Reproductive Health (UNFPA) says thousands of pregnant women in this French …

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Puerto Rico declares public health emergency

WEBMarch 28, 2024. By Rafy Rivera and Amanda Musa, CNN. (CNN) — Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency due to a surging number of dengue cases. Puerto …

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Health Minister outlines key deliverables – Caribbean …

WEBHealth Minister, Ian Gooding-Edghill highlighted several of the key deliverables to be addressed in the 2022- 2023 financial year during Debate on the Estimates.

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Major health gains – Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

WEBMajor health gains. admin. April 7, 2023. Barbados, on this World Health Day, is celebrating the public health successes which have improved the quality of life …

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Barbadians urged to take health precautions during the …

WEBAdvice that while the holidays are about making merry with food, drink and socialising, health precautions still need to be taken. Wendy Burke tells us a dietician …

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Government prioritising health – Caribbean Broadcasting …

WEBApril 6, 2024. Barbados celebrated World Health Day 2024 with a Wellness Fair. Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness Davidson Ishmael, acknowledging that the …

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New QEH Board of Directors announced

WEBMay 10th, 2022. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital officially has a new Board of Directors. The announcement this afternoon from Minister of Health and Wellness, Ian Gooding …

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Former Health Minister launches new book – Caribbean …

WEBDecember 16, 2023. Former Minister of Health, Lieutenant Colonel the Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic is opening up about his experience as Minister as the country faced …

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Gov’t to enhance mental health awareness campaign

WEBGovernment is moving to further enhance its public education campaign on mental health. The disclosure from Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Sonia …

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World cancer cases projected to rise

WEBApril 4, 2024. By Jacqueline Howard, CNN. (CNN) — Around the world each year, tens of millions of people are told they have cancer, and millions die from the disease. Now, a …

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Unique clinic for menopausal women

WEBOctober 20, 2022. Barbados is home to the Caribbean’s first and only medical clinic for women in their menopausal years. BioConnect Medical Centre officially opened its doors …

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Dengue fever outbreak confirmed in Barbados

WEBThe Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed that there is a dengue fever outbreak in Barbados. In a release, Chief Medical Officer Dr. the Most Honourable …

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Open process in selection of QEH CEO

WEBMarch 13, 2024. Amid concerns over the selection process for a new Chief Executive Officer for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the …

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PAHO focusing on preventing hypertension – Caribbean

WEBBarbados and other countries in the region in the run-up to World Hypertension Day have been urged to intensify efforts to improve the management of hypertension, a measure …

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QEH appoints new Chief Operations Officer – Caribbean …

WEBThe Queen Elizabeth Hospital has welcomed its new Chief Operations Officer (COO) Dr. Christine Greenidge D.H.A., R.N. Her appointment went into effect on …

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Officials say don’t panic after confirmed case of leprosy

WEBJanuary 13, 2024. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Health officials have assured the public that there is no need to panic following the confirmation of a case of leprosy on …

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WHO calls for more taxes on unhealthy beverages – Caribbean

WEBDecember 7, 2023. GENEVA, CMC – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on the Caribbean and other countries to increase taxes on alcohol and sugary sweetened …

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