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October 08, 2023
Mental Health Podcast Geared Towards Youth

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The conversations and efforts to raise more awareness surrounding mental health continue.

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October 05, 2023
Preaching a message of men's health

Charisma Church Pastor Kevin Harris knows all to well the importance of checks and balances. During a colonoscopy, a polyp was discovered that was learned to be benign. Because of what he has been through Harris can speak to the importance of early screening and testing. That motivated him to organize an event for men ...
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April 24, 2014
Mitchell: Male health a factor in lifespan reduction

HEALTH statistics on Bahamian men were a major factor in a two-year drop in overall life expectancy recorded by global health agencies, Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said yesterday.

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October 03, 2023
Officers to be certified in mental health management after recent suicide attempts

POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said he is alarmed by the number of attempted suicides in the past week and wants more officers to become certified in mental health management.

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September 29, 2023
Health Screenings On Tap For Junkanoo Participants

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Officials from the Ministry of Health and Wellness, along with the officials from the MOYSC and the National Junkanoo Committee joining forces to conduct mass health screenings of those participating in Junkanoo parades this year.

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September 28, 2023
Men's Health Seminar To Create Safe Space

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - While they are in the business of saving souls, Charisma Church and Bahamas Harvest Church looking to save lives this Thursday at their first joint men's health seminar.

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September 28, 2023
Health of Junkanoo members to be screened prior to rush

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness will play a greater role than usual in screening Junkanoo participants this year after some participants experienced severe health events in previous years, including one person who died.

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September 27, 2023
The Ministry of Health and Wellness expresses condolences on the passing of the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe

It is with sadness and a heavy heart that I extend condolences on behalf of theMinistry of Health & Wellness to the Wilchcombe family and by extension the residents of West End and Bimini on the passing of Member of Parliament for WestEnd and Bimini, Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting and myCabinet colleague, the Honorable Obediah Wilchcombe.

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September 25, 2023
BDOCS Officers Get Mental Health Certifications

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Thirty officers and healthcare workers are now certified to handle people with mental health issues at the Department of Corrections.

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September 22, 2023
Former Health Minister: Drug Supply Chain Issue or Payment Issue?

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Free National Movement Chairman Dr. Duane Sands claiming the public healthcare system is suffering from the shortage of important supplies and is questioning the reason behind it.

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