Education Alone Won’t Curb NCD Crisis

Education Alone Won’t Curb NCD Crisis

While health education remains an important strategy to address the challenge of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), it is not enough to bring about the change in behaviour which is required to save lives. According to Health Minister, John Boyce, what is required at...
Centre Renamed To Honour Sir George

Centre Renamed To Honour Sir George

The 25-year-old Chronic Disease Research Centre has been officially renamed to honour the work and achievements of Professor Sir George Alleyne. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony today, Minister of Health, John Boyce,  described the event as a “momentous occasion” to...
QEH Receives Equipment From China

QEH Receives Equipment From China

Health Minister, John Boyce shakes hands with China’s Ambassador to Barbados, Wang Ke following the donation of medical equipment to the QEH today. Also pictured are (left to right) Head of the Chinese Medical Team, Dr. Luo Shiqiao; CEO of the QEH, Dr. Dexter...
Stigma Impacting Mental Health Treatment

Stigma Impacting Mental Health Treatment

Government has allocated BDS $30.5 million to psychiatric care in the current financial year and has also implemented a range of initiatives aimed at enhancing mental health services. Despite this, stigma and discrimination remain major obstacles to the rehabilitation...
Renal Failure A Growing Problem

Renal Failure A Growing Problem

End-stage renal failure is a growing public health problem in Barbados, driven primarily by the high levels of hypertension and diabetes in the population. This was revealed by Health Minister John Boyce this morning as he addressed the opening of a national...

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