Vector Borne Diseases On The Decline

Vector Borne Diseases On The Decline

Barbados has recorded significant declines in vector borne illnesses such as Zika and Chikungunya this year. According to Health Minister John Boyce, 39 suspected cases of Zika were reported to the Ministry of Health so far this year, three of which have been...
Elderly Care Programme A Priority

Elderly Care Programme A Priority

As the percentage of elderly persons in the Barbadian population continues to rise, the Ministry of Health has identified the Care of the Elderly Programme as one of its priorities. Health Minister John Boyce, speaking at a seminar hosted by the Alzheimer’s...
Success In Hypertension Pilot Project

Success In Hypertension Pilot Project

A pilot project at two polyclinics which was aimed at improving blood pressure control in primary health care has been so successful that the results have informed a global initiative to reduce ill health and premature death due to heart disease and stroke. This was...
Food Safety A National Priority

Food Safety A National Priority

Food safety is a national priority for Barbados, and Government is committed to strengthening food safety programmes and initiatives to safeguard the wellbeing of its citizens. This declaration by Health Minister John Boyce today came as he addressed the Barbados Food...

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