Senator calls for funding to support behavioural change in NCD fight
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November 11, 2026
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Independent Senator Dr Kenneth Connell says finances must be allocated to support behavioural change efforts as Barbados continues to grapple with high levels of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
He was speaking in the Senate during debate on the Special Loans (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
The Bill seeks to increase the country’s special loans limit from $2.5 billion to $5 billion, allowing the Government to unlock $320 million in savings to support the healthcare system through a $1.2 billion debt swap.
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