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Ministry of Health gets new ‘red bus’

WebThe Ministry of Health and Wellness has acquired a new vehicle retrofitted to transport a maximum of six persons on low-flow oxygen supply. The white semi-ambulance coach …

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More money needed to prepare for future healthcare; more price …

WebPresident of the Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) Dr Lynda Williams has advised Government to review its healthcare financing model, warning that more …

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#BTColumn – Address mental health issues

WebThe World Health Organisation Report on Mental Health Systems in Barbados (2009), states that “of the 1,166 admissions in the Psychiatric Hospital in 2007, 497 (43 per cent) …

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Gov’t considering health financing options

WebBarbados needs a sustainable healthcare financing plan, given the significant issues plaguing the sector, says Minister of Health, Senator The Most Honourable Dr Jerome …

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Heart attacks and strokes still leading causes of death

WebIn relation to strokes, the report indicated that there were some 758 stroke cases registered in Barbados in 2019, which included confirmed hospital diagnoses and cases only …

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Tackling obesity

WebAmong the top 10 most prepared to tackle obesity and overweight are Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, and Jamaica with St. Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda are projected to have …

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‘Getting ready’

WebDeclaring the government’s move to bolster Barbados’ resilience against future health emergencies, the government has been prioritising research, innovation and …

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Public healthcare system under pressure

WebPublic healthcare system under pressure. Barbados’ health care system was arguably described as the best in the Eastern Caribbean. It was something of which the citizens of …

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Rotary Club of Barbados hosts successful Health Fair

Web466. S cores 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 …

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Safety veteran urges bosses, workers follow health, safety rules

Web533. P ioneer workplace safety advocate Orlando ‘Gabby’ Scott has urged adherence to national and international safety standards in creating a sound work environment.. …

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BARP’s Medical Plan extends renewal, remains open for enrollment

WebBARP’s Medical Plan extends renewal, remains open for enrollment. written by Barbados Today Updated by Desmond Brown 14/05/2023 3 min read. A+ A-.

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Minister encourages staff, public to use new gym at Psychiatric

Web395. S taff at the Psychiatric Hospital and the Ministry of Health and Wellness now have a dedicated space where they can prioritise their health and fitness, with the reopening of …

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QEH cuts cost as health levy kicks in

Web105. The Health Service Contribution (HSC) is performing as expected, raking in just over $60 million in the 2019/2020 financial year. And while it experienced a slight dip this …

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Dengue cases falling but outbreak continues

Web786. T wo people died of dengue fever since the Ministry of Health and Wellness declared an outbreak in the country last October, while in January alone there were more than 500 …

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‘Stressed out’ workers, kids need mental health breaks

WebMental health days for workers and mental health breaks for school children going into 2024 are what President of the Barbados Society of Psychology Ronald Pope has …

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24-hour mental health helpline with trained operators launches

WebIf you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, experiencing emotional distress or harbouring thoughts of self-harm, a new 24-hour mental health hotline is …

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Dengue fever outbreak in Barbados, Health Ministry confirms

WebThe Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed a dengue fever outbreak in Barbados. Chief Medical Officer, Dr Kenneth George, disclosed that the threshold was reached at …

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