News Barbados Health: Oxygen Independence and Improved Health Security for Barbados
Barbados set to become oxygen self-sufficient and receive a gift of vital pharmaceutical drugs and PPE in partnership with the US Government and US-based non-profits. On the Tarmac Arrival of the oxygen system and medical supplies in Barbados Donations Arrive World Hope International CEO and the U.S. Ambassador to Barbados alongside one of the unloaded cargo pallets in Barbados Bridgetown, Barbados, Nov. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the face of ongoing COVID-19 cases across the island, the Go
News Barbados Health: Wellness more than just physical – (Part 1)
This reality is clearly illustrated and understood by the wide propagation of empirical evidence and scientific facts on the national health status and its resultant burden on the key resources of the ...
News Barbados Health: Amid health crisis, Venezuelans turn to non-traditional medicine and healers
This week, talks between the Venezuelan government and opposition got back underway in Barbados. The negotiation comes as Venezuela's ongoing economic crisis is provoking a serious health crisis. The country has seen a surge in medicine prices, with severe shortages and the health system going bankrupt. That's pushing more and more people towards non-traditional medicine and healers. FRANCE 24's Roméo Langlois and Jorge Benezra report from Venezuela.
News Barbados Health: Exporting Ghanaian nurses to Barbados senseless – Victor Smith
all in an attempt to secure Barbados’ healthcare sector. For his part, President Akufo-Addo indicated that: “We have a surplus of nurses in Ghana, and placing them all in our public health system is ...
News Barbados Health: Ghana to Send 375 Qualified Nurses to Work in Barbados
Press Release - Ghana has agreed to send 375 Ghanaian nurses to Barbados to work in that country's government health facilities to ease the acute shortage of professional, and qualified nurses confronting its health sector.
News Barbados Health: Barbados requests 375 Ghanaian nurses: President accepts in principle
Barbados, which has a population of almost 300,000, is facing an acute shortage of nurses and other health workers. Ms Mottley indicated that there was an initial promise of the request being granted ...
News Barbados Health: ‘No measles outbreak’
Chief medical officer Dr Kenneth George said there was no measles outbreak at the American University of Barbados. But as a result of an issue that occurred at an American University overseas, the ...
News Barbados Health: Sagicor Life offers free pap smears today, tomorrow
April 30 at the company's paramedic unit at its head office on Barbados Avenue in New Kingston. Individuals without Sagicor health cards will also be able to access screenings, but at a discounted ...
News Barbados Health: Cruise ship not scheduled to dock in Barbados
The MMR vaccine is generally given from 12 months of age in Barbados. However, Senior Medical Officer of Health Dr Karen Broome has cautioned that if persons are planning to travel to an area where ...
News Barbados Health: Cruise ship with measles case in Saint Lucia won’t dock in Barbados: officials
(BARBADOS TODAY) — The Ministry of Health has assured that a cruise liner currently held under quarantine in St. Lucia after a single outbreak on board is not scheduled to dock at Bridgetown. On ...
News Barbados Health: Cuba offers additional medical scholarships to Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS ... He made the announcement during a courtesy call on minister of health and wellness, Jeffrey Bostic, on Monday. Pastrana, however, raised the challenges that ...
