by Shamkoe Pilé | Jan 20, 2021 | banner, Top Stories
Dr. Leslie Rollock, Senior Medical Health Officer with the Ministry of Health and Wellness explains the warning signs of severe dengue fever and urges anyone exhibiting these symptoms to seek urgent medical care. (BGIS) A Senior Medical Officer of Health is urging...
by Shamkoe Pilé | Jan 20, 2021 | Top Stories
Dr. Leslie Rollock, Senior Medical Officer at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, outlines which medicines to avoid if you suspect or have dengue fever. (BGIS) Persons who suspect that they have dengue fever, or have been diagnosed with this mosquito-borne illness...
by Nya Phillips | Jan 19, 2021 | banner, Top Stories
(FP) Increased surveillance and additional fogging equipment are among the measures being undertaken to combat dengue fever in Barbados. This was disclosed today by Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, while speaking to the media...
by Joy-Ann Gill | Dec 28, 2020 | Top Stories
COVID-19 update & plans for the management of the pandemic in Barbados for the remainder of the holiday season. (PMO) Even as the country focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic, Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George, is adamant that Barbadians need to be...
by Julie Carrington | Dec 22, 2020 | Top Stories
Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George. (FP) Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George, is urging householders to take dengue fever prevention and control measures seriously. Acknowledging that there is an outbreak every two to five years, the Acting...
