Eight out of 10 deaths in Barbados are caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs). As a result, Government has set a target of reducing new NCD cases...
The Barbados Drug Service (BDS) advises the public that effective April 1, 2024, there will be an increase in the beneficiary fee for certain prescription items dispensed at...
‘Water for Peace’ the theme for 2024 and is the message from the Chairman of the B’dos Water Authority, David Wright.
Health care in Barbados has gone mobile with the launch of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ new accessible service, Healthcare on Wheels. The mobile clinic, which...
In a heartfelt gesture of community support, the Barbados National Oil Company Limited (BNOCL) was pleased to be a bronze sponsor to the Myeloma, Lymphoma, and...
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. the Most Honourable Kenneth George, recently expressed the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ commitment to implementing local variant testing as the incidence...
Drug use is an issue which pervades all aspects of an individual’s life, including their performance at work. It can negatively affect productivity, contribute to accidents...
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has advised that contrary to information circulating on social media, no mask mandate has been reinstituted for the public of...
It is with great sorrow that the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) informs of the passing of Director Emeritus Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. Dr. Carissa F....
