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The Bahamas and non-communicable diseases
The Bahamas and non-communicable diseases
No one could blame Chairman of the Free National Movement Dr. Duane Sands, if, after reading last week's health news headlines, he was to use a quote attributed to US Hall of Famer Yogi Berra: "It's like déjà vu all over again." Four years ago, when the World Health Organization (WHO) STEPS Survey on The ...
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Bahamian Women’s Reproductive Health Care Needs Addressed in Harvard-Affiliated Hospital News
Bahamian Women’s Reproductive Health Care Needs Addressed in Harvard-Affiliated Hospital News
Two Bahamians made their editorial debut this International Women’s Day in a publication of Massachusetts General Hospital, the original and largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School.
Dr Shamanique Bodie-Williams and media professional Tosheena Robinson tackled the pandemic’s impact on cervical screenings tests for Bahamian women in their article, “Screening Inequalities During ...
Reports of Ronnie Butler's health dismissed as fake news
BELOVED Bahamian musician Ronnie Butler is alive, contrary to social media reports which were widely spread yesterday morning.
Bannister: Ignore fake news about health
Bannister: Ignore fake news about health
Minister of Works Desmond Bannister on Monday evening addressed what he termed the "fake news" surrounding his absence from the swearing in of the new Cabinet ministers last Monday.
Many rumors circulated about his absence, but the following Tuesday, Cabinet Office issued a statement indicating that Bannister had "prearranged commitments outside of The Bahamas and requested to be sworn in at a lat...
The Nassau Guardian's Health and Financial Fair on tap for the weekend
The Nassau Guardian's Health and Financial Fair has become a staple on the calendar during the month of love, and once again we're inviting you to take time out to love yourself and take a look at your health and finances, ensuring they are healthy.
The fair will bring together vendors across the health and financial spectrum under one roof, where you can have all your questions answered -- whethe...
Prime Minister Davis joins R.E.A.C.H. to ‘Light It Up Blue’ for Autism
During his remarks at the R.E.A.C.H. 'Light It Up Blue' Ceremony, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said, on April 2, 2024, that he was pleased to join in, as they came together in honour of World Autism Awareness Day, to “not only promote awareness and understanding of Autism, but to also promote acceptance, inclusion, and support for people with autism."
FNM: 'Wells Is In Hospital, But Did Not Have A Heart Attack'
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert A. Minnis has revealed, exclusively to Eyewitness News (EWN), that former Minister of Health Renward Wells is in hospital undergoing various tests; but, asserted that he has not suffered a heart attack as suggested in an online tabloid published Wednesday afternoon. "Desmond Bannister, other Free National Movement [...]
FNM: 'Wells Did Not Suffer Heart Attack, He's Undergoing Tests'
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert A. Minnis has revealed, exclusively to Eyewitness News (EWN), that former Minister of Health Renward Wells is in hospital undergoing various tests; but, asserted that he has not suffered a heart attack as suggested in an online tabloid published Wednesday afternoon. "Desmond Bannister, other Free National Movement [...]
PHA Addresses Concerns Regarding Photos Circulated on Social Media
The Public Hospitals Authority, in response to circulating photographs on various social media platforms, wishes to clarify the situation regarding the images in question.
Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, she said Friday in a stunning announcement that follows weeks of speculation about her health and whereabouts.