BIBA Praised For Health Care Support

BIBA Praised For Health Care Support

Health Minister John Boyce has praised the Barbados International Business Association (BIBA) and its partners for their continued commitment to the strengthening of the health care system in Barbados. Speaking today at a presentation ceremony of two autoclave...
QEH Improves Operational Efficiencies

QEH Improves Operational Efficiencies

Health Minister John Boyce has countered critics who assert that nothing positive nor progressive was happening at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). According to the Minister, the evidence spoke for itself and he commended the QEH for the successive attempts it has...
Fogging Schedule July 3 – 7

Fogging Schedule July 3 – 7

The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health will continue its work to eradicate the Aedes aegypti mosquito next week. On Monday, July 3, the team will be in St. Peter, fogging Mile-and-a-Quarter, Jerusalem, Maynard’s Development, Valley View, Convent Drive,...
Boyce: Pay More Attention To NCDs

Boyce: Pay More Attention To NCDs

By the year 2030, it is estimated that 86 per cent of all deaths in Barbados will be caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Health Minister, John Boyce, who made this disclosure over the weekend while speaking at the Fourth Annual Medical Conference and community...
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...

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