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Jibrilu outlines anti-Zika plan
September 06, 2016
Jibrilu outlines anti-Zika plan
Director General of Tourism Joy Jibrilu yesterday revealed details of the government's four-pronged anti Zika-campaign.
Gov't: 2.5M per month to fight Zika
September 06, 2016
Gov't: 2.5M per month to fight Zika
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Glen Beneby said the government plans to set aside an estimated $2.5 million every month to fight the Zika virus, which would add up to almost $30 million per year.
Zika virus update
September 02, 2016
Zika virus update
The Ministry of Health wished to update the public that as of 30th August, 2016 a total of eight (8) confirmed cases of Zika have been recorded on the island of New Providence.
Mysterious walking trees and light poles
August 30, 2016
Mysterious walking trees and light poles
It is really mysterious how so many trees, street light poles and sidewalk fences end up in the pathways of truck and cars on our little island.
Unions offer support to health plans
August 11, 2016
Unions offer support to health plans
AS parliamentary debate on the highly anticipated National Health Insurance Bill started yesterday, several of the country's foremost medical and trade unions claimed that they have committed themselves to a partnership that seeks to make the NHI vision a reality.
UPDATED: First Zika case is confirmed
August 11, 2016
UPDATED: First Zika case is confirmed
THERE is now one confirmed case of the Zika virus in the Bahamas, Health Minister Dr. Perry Gomez announced yesterday.
UPDATED: First Zika case confirmed in the Bahamas
August 10, 2016
UPDATED: First Zika case confirmed in the Bahamas
THERE is now one confirmed case of the Zika virus in the Bahamas, Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez announced on Wednesday morning.
Minitry of Health confirms one case of zika; protective, established protocols are being followed
August 10, 2016
Minitry of Health confirms one case of zika; protective, established protocols are being followed
Officials at the Ministry of Health and the Department of Public Health (DPH) Wednesday reported one confirmed case of the Zika virus Infection in The Bahamas -- New Providence to be exact.
July 27, 2016
Health officials urge residents to take steps to prevent Zika
HEALTH officials yesterday reinforced their efforts to combat the potential spread of the Zika virus to The Bahamas, again issuing notices that residents have the biggest role to play in prevention.
Economic costs associated with food-borne illnesses in the Caribbean can outstrip some national budgets
July 01, 2016
Economic costs associated with food-borne illnesses in the Caribbean can outstrip some national budgets
The economic costs associated with food-borne illnesses in the Caribbean are ?very high? and can range anywhere from $2 million to $40 million annually in some Caribbean countries, Dr. Lisa Indar, Programme Manager for Tourism and Health Programmes, Surveillance Disease Control and Prevention, of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) said.
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