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Wellness, healthcare, and public health updates.
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The TVET Council Barbados launched a health and wellness conference aimed at upskilling health practitioners to address the challenges of an ageing population and chronic diseases.
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Private pharmacists in Barbados are assessing the new Medical Products Act, expressing concerns over its impact on drug supply and regulatory measures following its recent passage in Parliament.
Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw highlights long wait times for medication at Queen Elizabeth Hospital pharmacy, urging improvements alongside the development of a pharmaceutical industry.
Dr. Sonia Browne suggests that returning Barbadians should contribute to health care costs, arguing it is fair for those who have not paid into the system to help alleviate the burden.
A private jet crash on a Texas motorway resulted in one death and five injuries, prompting emergency responders and bystanders to assist trapped passengers amid smoke and flames.
Minister Adrian Forde highlights concerns over youth mixing over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs, prompting the need for the Barbados Medical Products Bill to regulate such practices.
