Leptospirosis Update

The Ministry of Health has reported 29 cases of leptospirosis so far this year. There were a total of 54 cases of the disease in 2012. Health officials stated that of the 29 cases reported so far for 2013, 13 persons were hospitalised, while 15 individuals required...

Response Plan for Oistins on the Cards

Efforts are under way in Barbados to establish a response plan for Oistins, Christ Church, and other areas where oil is stored in large quantities.Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of the Environment and Drainage, Edison Alleyne, said yesterday that the...

Outreach Visit by UN Officials To Barbados

Individuals with an interest in working at the United Nations, will get to hear more about employment and career opportunities during two information sessions next month.The session for employment as junior professionals will be held in the Roy Marshall Teaching...

Influenza Update

The Ministry of Health has noted reports of an increase in influenza like illnesses circulating in the North American and Caribbean Regions in recent months, including Barbados. The Ministry disclosed that respiratory samples collected from patients have been...

Dengue Fever on the Increase

The Ministry of Health has reported 511 confirmed cases of Dengue Fever so far this year, compared to 169 confirmed cases for the same period in 2012. Overall, there were 431 confirmed cases of Dengue Fever for 2012. One death from Dengue Fever was recorded in May...

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