Today in Bajan History| July 2nd 1951 Transforming Maternal and Infant Care in Barbados

July 02, 2026 • 00:03:50
Today in Bajan History| July 2nd 1951 Transforming Maternal and Infant Care in Barbados
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Today in Bajan History| July 2nd 1951 Transforming Maternal and Infant Care in Barbados

Jul 02 2026 | 00:03:50

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Show Notes

The Barbados Advocate highlighted the vital role of the St. Michael Clinic, where thousands received treatment, vaccinations and maternal care. The story traces how community clinics and later the Queen Elizabeth Hospital helped transform healthcare for mothers and babies, contributing to a major decline in infant mortality in Barbados.

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