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Medical tourism in the Bahamas
September 02, 2010
Medical tourism in the Bahamas
In a soon-to-be published book (Is it Really Better in the Bahamas...for Bahamians?), local eye surgeon Dr John Rodgers argues strongly for the development of medical tourism in the Bahamas.
The competition in medical tourism
September 12, 2010
The competition in medical tourism
THAILAND is selling itself as "king of the castle" when it comes to international medical tourism.
"The affordable prices combined with high levels of quality care in a country rich in culture, natural beauty and amazing food all combine to make Thailand the first choice for many seeking medical treatment abroad. In fact, Thailand is one of the world's preferred destinations for all types of trea...
'Crazy' Customs duties harming medical costs
September 19, 2010
'Crazy' Customs duties harming medical costs
By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
Doctors Hospital Health Systems' chief executive told Tribune Business that he hoped the increasing interest in the Bahamas as a medical tourism destination could reduce the cost of healthcare supplies, describing as "crazy" the amount of Customs duties levied on imported equipment.
Charles Sealy said the cost of medical supplies and equipment elevated t...
Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes welcomes executive members of the Medical Association
September 28, 2010
Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes welcomes executive members of the Medical Association
Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes welcomes executive members of the Medical Association of the Bahamas to Government House.
Medical Association visits the Governor General
September 28, 2010
Medical Association visits the Governor General
Nassau, Bahamas - Governor
General Sir Arthur Foulkes welcomes executive members of the Medical
Association of The Bahamas to Government House on Monday, September 27
during a courtesy call.
Pictured from left to right: Dr. Kayla
Musgrove, Dr. Ruth Dorsett, Dr.Timothy Barrett, president; Dr.
Christine Chin, Dr. Ilsa Grant and Dr. Mortimer Moxey...
July 11, 2023
Passenger requires emergency medical aid on Bahamasair flight from Florida
A PASSENGER received emergency medical care onboard a Bahamasair plane during a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Nassau on Friday.
July 03, 2023
The Dominican Republic will have new quality regulations for Medical Tourism
The Dominican Institute for Quality (INDOCAL) has announced the release of a Technical Standard for Medical Tourism, aimed at establishing quality criteria for the entire value chain of the sector.
June 21, 2023
Darville: Detention Centre medical facilities being built in keeping with UN mandates
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said work has started on a new Detention Centre clinic.
September 02, 2014
Government clarifies non-exempt medical supplies under VAT
Paternity testing, hearing aids, spectacles and lenses and veterinary services are among the notable services and supplies that will not be exempt from value-added tax (VAT) under public healthcare, according to the Ministry of Finance's recently updated VAT guidance for medical and healthcare services.
Cosmetic surgery conducted for purely cosmetic purposes and requested immunizations and vaccina...
Davis: Consider medical marijuana
January 05, 2018
Davis: Consider medical marijuana
Ahead of CARICOM's town hall meeting today to gauge public opinion on decriminalizing marijuana in The Bahamas, Leader of the Opposition Philip Brave Davis said yesterday the time has come for the country to, at the very least, consider the benefits of medical marijuana. "I [...]
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