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24-hour mental health helpline with trained operators launches

WEBIf you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, experiencing emotional distress or harbouring thoughts of self-harm, a new 24-hour mental health

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Dengue fever outbreak in Barbados, Health Ministry confirms

WEBThe Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed a dengue fever outbreak in Barbados. Chief Medical Officer, Dr Kenneth George, disclosed that the threshold was …

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Gov’t considering health financing options

WEBBarbados needs a sustainable healthcare financing plan, given the significant issues plaguing the sector, says Minister of Health, Senator The Most …

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Public health lab now a National Influenza Centre

WEBIn a major development for the public health infrastructure, the World Health Organisation has named the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory a National …

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Mental health hotline launched

WEB182. A mental health hotline – 264-7151 – is now up and running to offer help to callers under stress from the COVID-19 pandemic. Launched on Wednesday by the …

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Tackling obesity

WEBAmong the top 10 most prepared to tackle obesity and overweight are Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, and Jamaica with St. Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda …

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COVID-19 a toll on children and teen’s mental health

WEB23. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit children and adolescents in the Americas hard, disrupting their physical and mental health, Pan American Health …

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PAHO establishes high-level commission on mental health, COVID …

WEBSOURCE: CMC -- The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Dr Carissa Etienne has launched a high-level commission on mental health and …

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Mobile clinic making headway, reports senior health official

WEB456. O ver 300 residents have utilised the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ mobile clinic, a senior official who deemed the initiative a success has disclosed.. …

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Rise in dengue cases

WEBThe Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory has reported an increase in positive samples for dengue fever in Barbados. As a result, health officials are urging …

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Raising mental health awareness in Barbados

WEBRaising mental health awareness in Barbados. The public will have an opportunity for their questions on mental health to be answered. Starting in February, …

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Military teams show physical and mental prowess during early …

WEB371. M ilitary teams from several countries showed their physical and mental prowess during an early morning test of these skills at the Barbados Defence Force’s …

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BDF invites public to tour field medical facility

WEBShare. Members of the public are invited to tour the Barbados Defence Force’s Field Medical Team on Tuesday, August 29, and Wednesday, August 30, at its …

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Parents and students to join teachers taking action at St John’s

WEBA report by an environmental hygienist five months ago confirmed mould and other environmental issues at the St John’s Primary School and made …

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Shanequa ready to flex her muscles

WEB283. S hanequa Allamby is no stranger to the big stage.. A bronze medalist at last year’s Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Championships in the fit model …

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Peak of 35°C warned

WEBPeak of 35°C warned. Director of the Barbados Meteorological Services Sabu Best. (FP) Farmers have been placed on a drought alert, while weather watchers have …

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Ifill: Open Day a triumph for BDF and community

WEB228. S cores of residents and visitors descended on the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) base at Paragon on Saturday, eager to find out more about the body’s …

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Barbados records 9th road fatality for 2024

WEBA+ A-. Barbados has recorded its ninth road fatality for 2024, following a collision in St Lucy Sunday morning. Police said the collision happened around 8:45 and …

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Lawyers seeking release of Vybz Kartel

WEBLawyers representing Vybz Kartel and two of his three co-accused have filed a habeas corpus application seeking their release. The application was filed today. They …

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