Gastrointestinal illness continues to increase, and health officials have identified a new virus cause among lab samples – rotavirus. This rise in cases, in adults and...
While doctors in Barbados can prescribe cannabis, they must follow a stringent legal process and obtain the necessary permissions from the authorities. Superintendent Anthony Warner of...
Mr. Joel Barrow, Nursing Officer at the Psychiatric Hospital, is urging Barbadians to be fully aware of the potential physiological and psychological impacts of using cannabis....
The 10 finalists for this year’s ‘Feed The Future’ Junior Cook-Off Competition have been announced. During a press conference yesterday morning, the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.’s (BTMI) Chief...
Today May 31st is World No Tobacco Day and the global community once again turns its attention to the pervasive threat posed by tobacco and the...
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is ready to handle a public health crisis should one arise, during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Chief Medical...
Child Abuse, Prevention & Awareness Month ended last Saturday, April 27, with a walk against child abuse and neglect. The Child Abuse Prevention Walk, which was...
Fitness enthusiasts and others aiming to stay healthy are invited to the free Sports and Health Fair being hosted by the Ministry of People Empowerment and...
There is no shortage of any therapeutic class of insulin on the Barbados National Drug Formulary (BNDF). However, due to supply challenges, there is currently a...
The Barbados Drug Service (BDS) now has the capacity to expand the services it offers to the public with the donation of a refrigerated truck from...
