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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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April 30, 2024
World Day for Safety and Health at Work recognized

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Department of Labour's Occupational Safety Health Administration Unit (OSHA) held a press conference Tuesday to recognize World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which will be commemorated for the entire week. In her remarks at the Department headquarters on Tuesday, Jacqueline Smith of the OSHA Unit said that this year's [...]

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April 26, 2024
PM joins in creating NAGB's 'Heal' Mural in downtown Freeport

Putting his personal touch on the mural entitled “Heal,” Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis topped the list of many who stopped by the community project in Downtown Freeport, Grand Bahama when he visited on April 18, 2024.

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April 22, 2024
FNM: How are health funds being spent?

FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands has called for greater transparency surrounding the government's catastrophic healthcare fund, about which little has been said even though it was a significant policy initiative of the Davis administration.

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January 05, 2010
Bahamians spend $1 Billion on American Health Care

Nassau, Bahamas - Every year, Bahamians spend between $800 million and $1 billion in American health care facilities even though many of the same services are now available locally.

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January 06, 2010
Daily Health Tip: Commit To Those New Years Goals

Nassau, Bahamas - Making a wish list of resolutions this year? Good for you! Now your task is staying committed.

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April 05, 2024
Cleveland Clinic Sheds Light on the Importance of Mental Health Awareness: What You Need to Know

Mental health is a growing priority in The Bahamas particularly in light of the recently publicised suicides and attempts.

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