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April 04, 2024
Health Minister: As Far as I Know We Have Masks At The Clinics

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - While the mask mandate that required the wearing of a mask in public spaces was relaxed in October of 2022, the mandatory use of masks in health facilities remains.

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April 04, 2024
Health Minister: Stomach Flu Packing Extra Punch This Year

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - In the United States, Norovirus, also commonly called the "stomach flu" is a seasonal virus and has been seen at the highest levels since April of last year.

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April 03, 2024
Former Health Minister Update: Tests Are Underway, He Is In High-Spirits

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Former Health Minister Renward Wells is in Florida for further testing after sudden exhaustion sent him to the emergency room at the Princess Margaret Hospital, last Wednesday.

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March 26, 2024
Govt officials to consult with Health Ministry over upcoming Cannabis legislation

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Legislation governing the use of cannabis is one step closer to being tabled at The House of Assembly, as Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Jomo Cambell revealed that Attorney General Ryan Pinder will meet with the Ministry of Health to discuss feedback they've received from stakeholders. The upcoming compendium of legislation [...]

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February 01, 2011
'Love Yourself and Your Health' for another year

From the Green Earth Festival to living foods demonstrations, the Love Yourself and Your Health Campaign 2010 spent last spring clearing an easy-to-follow path to wellness.
The campaign returns for another round this year with a lively roster of events, alerting health-seekers to local holistic lifestyle offerings.
“There are so many people who just don’t know what The Bahamas has to o...

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Health myth buster
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January 31, 2011
Health myth buster

By ALESHA CADET

Tribune Features Reporter

EVERYONE knows the common sayings like 'stress can turn your hair gray', 'coffee is bad for your health' or 'it is essential to drink at least eight glasses of water a day'; but are these adages based on fact or fiction? Tribune Health explores:

* 'Reading in poor light can damage your eyesight'

Almost everyone was taught by their parents that reading ...

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March 18, 2024
Health Officials Maintain Leadership Role In Economic And Health Dialogue Of The Americas And Partners With Harvard University

Minister of Health & Wellness, the Honourable Dr. Michael R. Darville, led a team of technical officers from the Ministry, including Chief Medical Officer - Dr. Pearl McMillan, Acting Director of Public Health - Dr.Phillip Swann and Policy & Planning Unit Officer - Dr. Cherita Moxey to the Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas (EHA) Meeting held at Melia Cairbe in Punta Cana, Dominican Repu...

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March 15, 2024
A.I.-driven solutions 'can improve our health care, reduce poverty, combat climate change, mitigate crime'

ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) will be a tool the Bahamas Government plans to use in the future, according to Parliamentary Secretary of Economic Affairs Wayde Watson, who teased an app that is in development currently that utilises AI.

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March 15, 2024
Former Haiti Consul General: My Hope And Prayer Is That Haiti Would Be Healed

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - As world leaders continue to find solutions to restore law, peace, order and governance to the nation of Haiti, gangs continue to push back.

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March 13, 2024
Beware Of Social Media Posts, Not Affiliated With The Ministry Of Health & Wellness Offering Fake Health Services

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is urging the public to view and read social media posts carefully as imitation sponsored posts, which are not authorized by the Ministry continue to falsely advertise health offerings and information.

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