Discrimination continues to be the most formidable barrier to the regional goal of eliminating AIDS by 2030. Minister with responsibility for the National HIV/AIDS Commission, Cynthia Forde, made the declaration at the Third Global Decriminalization Convening,…
Barbados has received much needed arsenal in its fight against mosquito borne illnesses. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Zika AIRS (Africa Indoor Residual Spraying) Project (ZAP), presented Minister of Health, Lt. Col.…
Aaah, there is nothing like a refreshing drink of cold water! Well, you might want to think twice about that. It might taste good, make you feel good … but check out some of what…
For five years, the Florida-based Mind, Body and Soul Ministry (MBSM) has been performing hundreds of free cataract surgeries at the Mandeville Regional Hospital (MRH) in Manchester, resulting in $200 million of savings over the period…
Patients in the southern region are welcoming laparoscopic surgeries which are now being offered by the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), as part of its strategic plan to continuously improve the delivery of quality and…
Coachella ended last weekend and for some fans of the festival they will take home more than fond memories – but herpes as well. HerpAlert — a website where users can send NSFW images for clinical evaluation…
Nishanth Reddy Back pain is often a sign of injury or some underlying problem related to your spine - its bones, muscles, and other soft tissues. It could disrupt your work, routine, and your daily…
A large number of patients with Diabetes require Insulin and often develop Insulin deficiency. However, they simply need to take it with the help of a syringe or pen devices. This Insulin then keeps glucose…
The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department of the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, is reminding the community to hit germs where they live. Germs like to hide out in places and…
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is warning that persons who refuse to destroy mosquito breeding sites on their property could face penalties. He said there is law that allows for fines on…
