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RED FOUNDATION CHARITY WALKS BEGIN OCTOBER 29

The Red Foundation has announced the commencement of its Walk the Talk charity walk for 2023, and it has revealed that not only has interest in the event grown, but more people have benefited from the efforts over the past three years.

For the third year, Cultural Ambassador Dr The Most Honourable Stedson Red Plastic Bag Wiltshire will walk the length and breadth of the island for the next four Sundays starting on October 29, to gather much-needed funds to help those in need.

Members of the charity disclosed during a brief news conference at the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) last Friday that interest in the charity walk increases year after year, as donations from the event were used to assist a noble cause.

“It is indeed bearing fruit. For the past two walks, we have been able to increase the amount of hampers that we have been giving. When we go out and we present people with these hampers, especially around Christmas time, we can see that [the donations] are impactful in terms of the response that we get from the people.”

He also added: ““People are excited, always excited about walking across Barbados. You are recognising that people are into fitness and I think it’s very important that we have a healthy nation. Walking helps; it also helps your mental health as well [and] I think it’s very important that we consider the fact that when you are walking with people and you’re talking to people you are getting out and about, and it helps with social cohesion.”

T-shirts for the walk will be available for purchase in the CBC parking lot beginning on Wednesday, October 25.

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Health Ministry Confirms Oropouche Virus Cases In Barbados

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed two adult cases of the Oropouche virus disease (OROV) in Barbados.

OROV, which circulates in Central and South America and the Caribbean, can be transmitted to humans through bites from midges (commonly known as sand flies) and certain Culex mosquitoes, both commonly found in bushy areas and stagnant water.

Symptoms of the Oropouche virus disease are similar to other mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue. They may begin four to eight days after being bitten by an infected insect and include sudden onset of fever, headache, chills, joint pain and stiffness, and sometimes nausea and vomiting. 

While most individuals recover within seven days, some may remain ill for weeks. There is no specific treatment for OROV, but infected persons can be treated for their symptoms. Pregnant women are advised to take extra precautions.

The Ministry advises the public to adopt protective measures against mosquito and insect bites to prevent contracting OROV. These measures include:

  • Using insect screens and repellents.
  • Wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, especially from dusk to dawn when the vectors are most active.
  • Eliminating areas of stagnant water around properties to prevent mosquito breeding.

Particularly during periods of heavy rain, the public is urged to search their homes and discard any stagnant water that may accumulate in empty containers.

The Ministry remains committed to safeguarding public health and will continue to monitor the situation closely. (PR/GIS)

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WORLD AIDS DAY – TODAY DECEMBER 1

Today December 1st is World AIDS Day.  Under the Theme  ‘Take the right path: My health my right’  the World Health Organisation, (WHO) calls for and reminds the global community that the world can end AIDS if everyone’s rights are protected.

Join the movement to address the inequalities that hinder progress in the fight.

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 Antimicrobial Resistance Week, Mon Nov 18 – Sun Nov 24

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