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How Effective is Mosquito Fogging?
How Effective is Mosquito Fogging?
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - An increase in dengue fever cases across New Providence is causing officials to kick into high gear to mitigate the spread of the viral infection.
Mosquito Fogging Begins
Mosquito Fogging Begins
With the summer heating up, there will be an increase in mosquitoes. In response, the Ministry of Environmental Health has begun fogging exercises throughout...
Mosquito fogging underway after the heavy rain
Mosquito fogging underway after the heavy rain
FOLLOWING a barrage of complaints from the public that their homes and workplaces are inundated with swarms of mosquitos following the heavy rains, Minister of Environment Kendred Dorsett said vector control efforts have already begun.
Mosquito fogging underway after the heavy rain
PAHO/WHO Supports NEMA's Relief Efforts After Hurricane Joaquin
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) donates over $150,000 in relief aid, and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force continues to assist in a big way the residents impacted by the Category 4 Hurricane Joaquin, which struck the Central and Southeast Islands at the beginning of October.
Health officials: You can take steps to stop Zika virus
HEALTH officials in the country yesterday advised the public to limit potential mosquito breeding sites in an effort to thwart the Zika virus - a mosquito borne illness the World Health Organisation said has spread "explosively."
School project leads to restoration of iconic Bahamian sculpture
When Toby Smith set out to help his daughter with a school project he had no idea it would turn into restoring an iconic Bahamian sculpture.
While helping his daughter Bianca with a school project, Smith decided to restore Stephen Burrows' iconic metal sculpture, seen throughout The Bahamas, starting with the Conch.
The sculpture was one of several made by Burrows in the 1980s and 1990s to highlig...
Malaria case confirmed
Malaria case confirmed
As the number of dengue fever cases continue to rise, malaria, another mosquito transmitted illness, has shown up at a local hospital, according to Deputy Chief Medical Officer at the Ministry of Health Dr. Delon Brennen.
MOHW Continues Measures to Fight against Dengue
MOHW Continues Measures to Fight against Dengue
The Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville led a team of health officials and technical experts during a National Press Conference on the Dengue outbreak in the country.
Dengue cases continue to rise, minister says
Dengue cases continue to rise, minister says
Minister of Health Dr. Michael Darville said 16 of the 21 individuals diagnosed with dengue fever have tested positive for a serotype that health officials say has the potential to result in more severe illness. "What is concerning the Ministry of Health is 16 of those came back serotype positive for type three dengue," Darville ...
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