The Barbados Ministry of Health and Wellness is bringing essential healthcare services directly to communities through its innovative mobile clinic program. Today, residents can access comprehensive health screenings at Queen’s Park along Constitution Road in St. Michael without cost.
The mobile facility will operate from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., providing critical preventive healthcare services focused on early detection of various conditions. Available screenings include comprehensive evaluations for non-communicable diseases, blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose testing, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) assessments, sexually transmitted infection screenings, and guided breast examinations.
This community health initiative will continue on Tuesday, January 6, with the mobile clinic stationed at Folkestone Marine Park in Holetown, St. James during identical operating hours. The Ministry has clarified that vaccination services will not be available at either location, with the program specifically focused on diagnostic and preventive screenings.
The mobile clinic represents a strategic effort by Barbados health authorities to eliminate barriers to healthcare access and promote regular health monitoring among the population. By deploying medical services directly into community settings, the program aims to increase public participation in preventive healthcare practices that can identify potential health issues before they develop into more serious conditions.