The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has issued a stern rebuke to the Mottley administration following two violent incidents targeting nurses at public clinics in Barbados. Opposition spokesperson on health and wellness, Senator Andre Worrell, condemned the attacks as indicative of a systemic crisis and demanded immediate government intervention to safeguard frontline healthcare workers. “We are seeing street-level violence infiltrating our healthcare facilities,” Senator Worrell stated. “These are not isolated events but symptoms of a deeper societal breakdown and the government’s failure to secure our health institutions.” The incidents occurred at the Randal Phillips Polyclinic in Oistins on Monday evening, where a nurse was injured, and at the Frederick Miller Polyclinic in St. George on Tuesday. The opposition has criticized the Ministry of Health for its sluggish response and inadequate protection measures for staff. Senator Worrell emphasized the vulnerability of healthcare workers, stating, “These individuals care for our nation’s most vulnerable, yet they are left exposed by a deficient security system overseen by a complacent Minister of Health.” The senator outlined five urgent demands: a comprehensive audit and upgrade of security across all public health facilities, deployment of trained security personnel during operational hours, installation of surveillance cameras and secure access systems, transparency from the Ministry regarding violent incidents, and psychological support and compensation for affected workers. “Healthcare workers should not fear assault while performing their duties,” Senator Worrell asserted. “Barbados must act now to prevent further tragedies.” He also called for full emotional, legal, and financial support for impacted workers, warning that “the country is watching.” Senator Worrell concluded, “Let this be the last time a nurse is attacked under this government’s watch.”