Health Minister Senator Mary Isaac has dismissed claims made by not only the opposition but members of the public as well, that she is being sidelined. According to Senator Isaac, nothing could be ...
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is dispelling information contained in a recent video circulating on social media, that five local fruits can cause illness and death. Chief Nutritionist with th...
The Ministry of Health and Wellness in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, is coordinating a voluntary medical mission by the United States Naval Ship (USNS) Comfort, due to be in Sai...
As Barbados prepares to welcome delegations for the African continent for UNCTAD 15 – the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) quadrennial meeting in October...
The Ministry of Health is considering sponsoring nurses to become midwives as their attrition rate, especially specialized nurses like midwives, has finally become too great for the ministry to ignore...
The Department of Health and Wellness continues to address the matter involving a confirmed case of measles on board a cruise ship, which entered our ports on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Given the hig...
A new vaccine was introduced this year by the Ministry of Health as it steps up its vaccination programme this week. Pushing the line that no one is too young or too old to be vaccinated, the Minis...
With Christmas fast approaching, Saint Lucia’s public health department has come out in full force warning persons with chronic illnesses not to forsake their medication as wellness centres across the...
A pest which has been found to be a major reservoir of viral livestock diseases has resurfaced just ahead of the festive season. The Ministry of Agriculture Surveillance Team has sounded the a...
The Ministry of Health is advising the public on a number of health-related measures to reduce possible negative health implications during and after the carnival season. Medical Officer in the Min...