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May 06, 2021
Mental health is health too

May is Mental Health Awareness month around the world. The University of The Bahamas psychology department, the Bahamas Psychological Association, and other mental health agencies in our country are making an intentional effort to inform and raise the awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma so many endure every day. This is one reason the the...

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October 07, 2019
Minister of Health Applauds Health Teams and Volunteers. October 2019 Mass Casualty Incident - Fresh Creek, Andros

The Hon. Dr. Duane Sands and executives of the Ministry of Health wish to express pride and gratitude to the agencies that collaborated, and swiftly responded to provide quality health care and services following the Fresh Creek, Andros, mass casualty incident on Friday, 4 October 2019. Dr. Sands said, “I am extremely proud and grateful for the professionalism and compassion shown by all.”...

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July 05, 2017
Statement from Dr. Sands, Minister of Health-National Health Insurance

The Government of The Bahamas remains committed to the successful implementation of National Health Insurance [NHI] to further ensure that all legal residents and visitors of and to The Bahamas have access to modern and affordable health care services...

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April 17, 2012
Coastline health reflects health of nation

NASSAU,
Bahamas - The social and economic value of the Bahamian coastline
cannot be overemphasized, said the National Coastal Awareness Committee,
which is encouraging Bahamians to commemorate its tenth anniversary by
participating in a Fun, Run, Walk on April 28.

April marks
Coastal Awareness Month on the national calendar, and the committee
hopes to "invoke a deeper appreciation" for the ...

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March 26, 2024
Govt officials to consult with Health Ministry over upcoming Cannabis legislation

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Legislation governing the use of cannabis is one step closer to being tabled at The House of Assembly, as Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Jomo Cambell revealed that Attorney General Ryan Pinder will meet with the Ministry of Health to discuss feedback they've received from stakeholders. The upcoming compendium of legislation [...]

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March 18, 2024
Health Officials Maintain Leadership Role In Economic And Health Dialogue Of The Americas And Partners With Harvard University

Minister of Health & Wellness, the Honourable Dr. Michael R. Darville, led a team of technical officers from the Ministry, including Chief Medical Officer - Dr. Pearl McMillan, Acting Director of Public Health - Dr.Phillip Swann and Policy & Planning Unit Officer - Dr. Cherita Moxey to the Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas (EHA) Meeting held at Melia Cairbe in Punta Cana, Dominican Repu...

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April 22, 2021
Minister of Health Explains that the Health System Ready for Upsurge in COVID-19 Cases

Minister of Health the Hon. Renward Wells assured the public that the health system stands ready to cope with the upsurge in COVID-19 cases facing The Bahamas.

He made the statement while giving a COVID-19 update in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

“The Ministry of Health and the government stands ready to cope with the COVID-19 hospitalizations in the country, having ...

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March 15, 2024
A.I.-driven solutions 'can improve our health care, reduce poverty, combat climate change, mitigate crime'

ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) will be a tool the Bahamas Government plans to use in the future, according to Parliamentary Secretary of Economic Affairs Wayde Watson, who teased an app that is in development currently that utilises AI.

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March 15, 2024
Former Haiti Consul General: My Hope And Prayer Is That Haiti Would Be Healed

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - As world leaders continue to find solutions to restore law, peace, order and governance to the nation of Haiti, gangs continue to push back.

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May 22, 2019
Bahamas Agriculture Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA) Warning-Vienna Beef Products

On May 18, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Vienna Beef Ltd, Chicago, IL, recalled about 2,030lbs of beef frank links due to the possibility...

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