Message for World Youth Day 2022
The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training approves the School Nutrition Policy with a phased approach. See their message for World Youth Day 2022.
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New Coalition Chair Eager for the Full Implementation of the School Nutrition Policy
Dr. Kia Lewis, the newly elected Chairperson of the Barbados Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition (BCOP Coalition), is looking forward to the implementation of the School Nutrition Policy, aimed at creating a healthy school environment for our nation’s children.
World Obesity Day Open Letter
Today, March 4th, 2022, the Barbados Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition (COP Coalition) joins the global health community in marking World Obesity Day and shining light on the need for a comprehensive approach to curbing the increasing trends in overweight / obesity across our region.
Better Health (Aug 2021) – From My Heart to Yours
After my third cup of coffee I felt that burning sensation in my chest I had been ignoring for the past month and started to regret cancelling another doctor’s appointment. I just couldn’t risk losing my job during these difficult times.
Better Health (Sept 2021) – Patient Samuel Cumberbatch
One year after successful open-heart surgery, Samuel Cumberbatch is still on his path to recovery, with a renewed outlook on life. The high-spirited 61-year-old reflected on his life and admitted that his need for the surgery was birthed from years of poor lifestyle choices which began from a very young age.