by Joy Springer | Aug 11, 2016 | Top Stories
Barbados has recorded an increase in the cases of dengue fever this year compared to the same period last year. Figures released by the Ministry of Health reveal that up to July 23 this year, there were 300 confirmed cases of dengue fever compared to 41 confirmed...
by Joy Springer | Aug 5, 2016 | Top Stories
The Ministry of Health has advised pregnant women and women of child-bearing age to be especially careful as the rainy season progresses and to take all necessary precautions to prevent mosquito bites. In a statement released today, it warned that pregnant women could...
by Joy Springer | Aug 5, 2016 | Top Stories
There have been no new confirmed cases of the Zika virus reported to the Ministry of Health in the last 12 weeks. Despite this, the Ministry is urging Barbadians to remain vigilant and do their utmost to reduce the mosquito population. In a statement released today,...