Greater Enforcement Of Dog Legislation

Greater Enforcement Of Dog Legislation

The Ministry of Health is committed to strengthening public education and the enforcement of legislation related to the ownership and care of dogs. Health Minister John Boyce, at a press conference held at the Ministry on Wednesday, expressed condolences, on behalf of...
Training For Psychiatric Hospital Staff

Training For Psychiatric Hospital Staff

One hundred and ten staff members of the Psychiatric Hospital have benefited from workplace safety and emergency preparedness training under the Human Resource Development Strategy initiative. Health Minister John Boyce, speaking at a ceremony to present the graduates...
Fogging Schedule For Jan. 23 – 26

Fogging Schedule For Jan. 23 – 26

The Ministry of Health’s Vector Control Unit will continue its fogging programme next week in an effort to reduce the mosquito population on the island. On Monday, January 23, a team will head to St. Andrew to spray Savannah Road, Shorey Village, Doughlin Tenantry,...
Code Book For Medical Professionals

Code Book For Medical Professionals

The Barbados Medical Council today launched a Code of Conduct for medical practitioners and specialists registered in Barbados. Speaking to the media at a briefing at the Ministry of Health, Minister of Health John Boyce described the document as a significant...
Increase In Respiratory Illnesses

Increase In Respiratory Illnesses

The Ministry of Health has reported an increase in respiratory illnesses in November 2016 compared to November last year. In a statement today, the Ministry noted: “For the subset of cases tested, the causative organism was not the flu virus but mostly Respiratory...

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