Health
January 5, 2024
Emergency Ambulance Service Adds 10 Ambulances and Seeks Additional Staff for Improved Service
We now have 10 functioning ambulances and a team of about 60 EMTs and 10 paramedics to provide emergency medical services in our country. Additional staff is needed to adequately serve the population.
January 4, 2024
Improvement in Wait Times at Queen Elizabeth Hospital's Accident and Emergency Department, Efforts to Manage Patient Flow Highlighted
Wait times at Queen Elizabeth Hospital's Accident and Emergency Department have improved due to better planning and organization. Efforts are being made to address non-emergency cases and manage patient flow effectively. Elderly care remains a challenge, but steps are being taken to control the situation. The Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS/Help Desk) is available to provide immediate and safe medical advice. Urgent medical conditions receive immediate attention through the triage system.
January 4, 2024
Delays in Patient Care at Queen Elizabeth Hospital AED Impact Emergency Ambulance Service, says EAS Consultant Chief
Delays in patient care at the Accident and Emergency Department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital have impacted the Emergency Ambulance Service due to limited space and a shortage of stretchers.
January 3, 2024
Barbados Reports 21 New COVID-19 Cases and No Deaths in One-Month Period Before Christmas, Ministry of Health and Wellness Reveals
Latest statistics from the Ministry of Health and Wellness show 21 new COVID-19 cases and no deaths over a one-month period before Christmas. Total cases in Barbados since March 2020 is 110,298, with 648 deaths.
January 2, 2024
Barbados Reports No COVID-19 Deaths in Recent Period, Low Vaccine Uptake Continues - Latest Update
Discover the latest COVID-19 update from the Ministry of Health and Wellness, revealing zero deaths between November 25 and December 22, 2023, along with other key statistics.
January 2, 2024
Danielle Farley's Newborn Onome: The Story Behind the Name and Surprise Early Arrival
Discover the heartwarming story of how Danielle Farley named her newborn daughter after a hotel guest, and how Onome came to be born on a special day at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
January 1, 2024
Wishing a Happy, Healthy, and Substance Abuse-Free New Year to NCSA Clients and Stakeholders: Reflecting on 2023 and Setting Goals for 2024
"A New Year wish for a happy, healthy, peaceful, and substance abuse-free 2024 from the National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA) to clients, stakeholders, readers, and the wider community."
January 1, 2024
Grateful Mothers Welcome New Year's Babies at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH)
Four mothers celebrate the New Year by giving birth at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, with more expected. The hospital expresses gratitude to staff and donors for their support.
January 1, 2024
Chairman's New Year Message: Reflecting on 2023 and Setting Goals for 2024 - NCSA Highlights Commitment to Substance Abuse Prevention and Support
NCSA Chairman's New Year Message extends well wishes for a happy, healthy, and substance-abuse-free New Year. Reflecting on the past and focusing on positive goals, NCSA remains committed to its important role in safeguarding against substance abuse.
January 1, 2024
Barbados Nurses Association: Reflections on 2023 and Goals for 2024
The Barbados Nurses Association reflects on the past year and shares their goals for the future, advocating for nurses' rights and interests, raising awareness of profession-related issues, and working towards recognition and respect.
December 30, 2023
Guyana to Recruit 200 Cuban Nurses to Address Local Nursing Shortage
Guyana plans to recruit 200 nurses from Cuba in 2024 to address a shortage of locally trained nurses. Efforts are also being made to reduce nurses' workload and attract more nursing trainees.
December 30, 2023
Mental Health Days and Breaks: President of Barbados Society of Psychology Emphasizes the Importance Amid Rising Stress Levels
President of the Barbados Society of Psychology, Ronald Pope, recommends mental health days for workers and breaks for school children in response to increasing stress levels among Barbadians. He hopes for a greater emphasis on self-care in 2024.