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...
Diabetic Foot Major Public Health Burden

Diabetic Foot Major Public Health Burden

Diabetic foot has been identified as one of the major life-threatening complications of diabetes and “one of the major public health burdens of our time”. Speaking on Monday at a ceremony where 12 Vascular Doppler Scanners were handed over by the Maria Holder Memorial...
Childhood Obesity A Continuing Concern

Childhood Obesity A Continuing Concern

Obese children are not only at higher risk for hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes and some cancers, but they might also experience social and psychological problems such as discrimination, bullying, low self-esteem and social isolation. This was...

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