by Melissa Rollock | Oct 1, 2024 | Top Stories
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Davidson Ishmael (second from left), and President of the BCCI, James Clarke (second from right), sign the partnership agreement. They are flanked by Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Wellness,...
by Government of Barbados | Jul 13, 2024 | Top Stories
(Stock Image) The Ministry of Health and Wellness strongly refutes a statement made in a section of the press that indicated Barbadians’ health was at risk during the recently concluded T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup. The facts are as follows: During Cricket World Cup,...
by Melissa Rollock | Apr 19, 2024 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) Health officials have already started a campaign to re-establish 95 per cent vaccine coverage in children under five years old, as Barbados gets ready to mark the 22nd Vaccination Week in the Americas, from April 20 to 26. With the World Health...
by Melissa Rollock | Apr 9, 2024 | Top Stories
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. (FP) Barbados has proven it is a leader in public health by producing some of the world’s best in the field, says Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. Speaking at the official ceremony to recognise the Best-dos Santos Public Health...
by Melissa Rollock | Mar 11, 2024 | Top Stories
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. The Most Honourable Kenneth George. (FP) With obesity rates continuing to rise among school-aged children, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. The Most Honourable Kenneth George, is condemning the “covert” marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages...
