New programme to reduce deaths from NCDs

A new programme to reduce deaths from non-communicable diseases is being rolled out. Health Minister Senator Dr. The Most Honourable Jerome Walcott says parts of the process will be gradually introduced over the next few weeks. He says it comes amid concern that 80% of deaths in the island are NCD and cancer-related. Dr. Walcott made the comments as he and the National NCD Commission presented sir Trevor Hassell with a token of appreciation for his contribution to the fight against non-communicable diseases. He says through Sir Trevor, a past chairman of the NCD Commission, very important work has been done. Sir Trevor has thanked Dr. Walcott for placing NCDs in the Ministry of Health and on the National Agenda. He stresses the commission still has a role to play. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre