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October 27, 2023
National Health Insurance Authority Making Steady Progress Towards Universal Health Coverage

The Ministry's attention has been drawn to social media posts and online publications being circulated that have sought to discredit and defame the work of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and its leadership. The content shared is inaccurate and viewed as an ineffective attempt to distract from our dedicated efforts to improve healthcare services throughout The Bahamas.

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October 26, 2023
BAHAMAS WELCOMES CUBAN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO STRENGTHEN HEALTHCARE SERVICES ACROSS THE ISLANDS

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is pleased to announce the arrival of thirty-seven (37)health professionals from the Republic of Cuba as part of a recruitment exercise aimed at bolstering our in-country healthcare services. These skilled professionals who include:x-ray technicians, physiotherapists, laboratory technicians, biomedical engineers and epidemiologists will play key roles in enhancing...

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October 24, 2023
Ministry of Health and Wellness: First Cohort of Bahamians Departs for Eye Surgery in Cuba

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is pleased to announce that on Friday 20th October, 2023the 1st cohort of 50 Bahamian men and women departed for a remarkable medical mission to the Republic of Cuba. The patients will undergo essential cataract and retinal surgeries.The Minister of Health & Wellness, the Honourable Dr. Michael R. Darville, and eleven support staff inclusive of Ophthalmologists, O...

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October 24, 2023
Ministry of Health and Wellness Press Statement on the Passing of Dr. Perry Gomez

I join with the health care community and the entire country in mourning the passing of former Minister of Health Dr. Michael Perry Gomez who was a highly qualified and respected physician locally and internationally, and someone I called a friend. His contribution to internal medicine remains a backdrop to many of the programs we see today.

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October 23, 2023
Former Minister of Health Dr Perry Gomez dies age 76

FORMER Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez, whose work was critical in the fight against HIV/AIDS, died on Saturday at 76.

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October 21, 2023
Former Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez has died at the age of 76

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Former Health Minister Dr. Michael Perry Gomez died today at the age of 76.  Gomez served for one term as the Member of Parliament for North Andros & The Berry Islands in the House of Assembly after being elected in 2012. Gomez is known globally for his work on HIV/AIDS research, being the [...]

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October 21, 2023
Former Minister of Health Dr Perry Gomez dies age 76

Former Minister of Health and North Andros and Berry Islands MP Dr Perry Gomez has died at the age of 76.

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October 17, 2023
'Integration for Health System Strengthening in The Bahamas'

The Ministry of Health and Wellness held a one-day forum at the National Training Agency (NTA) on Friday, October 13, 2023 on the topic, 'Integration for Health System Strengthening in The Bahamas.'

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October 16, 2023
43 nurses with mental health training to join system this month

AS attempted suicides increased, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said 43 mental health nurses will join the system this month.

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October 11, 2023
There is No Health Without Mental Health

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - October 10th was World Mental Health Day, an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.

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