The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) has issued a stern call for immediate and coordinated measures to combat the escalating violence against nurses and healthcare workers in the country. This appeal follows yet another reported assault at a public health facility, highlighting the urgent need for systemic change. In a strongly worded statement released on Friday, CTUSAB General Secretary Dennis De Peiza condemned the repeated attacks as “disgusting and intolerable,” urging the Ministry of Health and Wellness and public healthcare management to take decisive action. De Peiza emphasized that such violence demands a robust response from authorities to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals. CTUSAB has thrown its full support behind the Barbados Nurses Association (BNA), which has been advocating for comprehensive security enhancements across the healthcare system. These include improved security screening, the installation of surveillance cameras, and a reevaluation of the roles of Government Security Officers at polyclinics to ensure they protect employees as well as government property. Additionally, CTUSAB is pushing for the establishment of a standardized security policy applicable to all public healthcare institutions, complete with uniform protocols and systems. De Peiza also called for unity among nurses, urging them to rally behind the BNA’s campaign for stronger protections, regardless of their union affiliations. “We urge all nurses, irrespective of their individual trade union or staff association affiliation, to join the BNA in its fight to address these long-standing security shortcomings,” he stated. The union’s demands underscore the growing concern over the safety of healthcare workers and the need for immediate, systemic reforms to prevent further incidents of violence.