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January 09, 2024
Man accused of fatal stabbing of father must receive medication for sickle cell anemia

A 26-YEAR-OLD American man suffering from sickle cell anaemia must receive medical attention in prison after he was remanded over the weekend for the year's first murder.

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October 18, 2023
Belize Issues Public Safety Alert About Falsified Medication

BELIZE - Belize's Ministry of Health & Wellness has advised the public that falsified Tylenol has been discovered at various supermarkets across the country.

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July 23, 2010
(VIDEO) Free Medication for Bahamians

Nassau, Bahamas - Thousands of Bahamians will
be able to access free medications for chronic diseases through Phase 1
of the FNM Government's landmark prescription drug programme.

The National Prescription Drug Programme is a fulfillment of one of the
FNM's pledges made in Manifesto 2007.

This National Insurance Board plan will relieve the burden thousands of
Bahamians face in acquiring nece...

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September 07, 2010
You, your medication and your doctor

By Chakara Bennett
Guardian Intern
Most people think they know the dos and don'ts of taking medication. Do take pills with water, don't drink alcohol. Do take with food and not on an empty stomach. Do take pills as prescribed. And don't take anyone else's pills. Although most people are familiar with the rules they still sometimes don't follow those rules. And then there are those persons who aren...

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May 15, 2023
Preparing For A Storm On Medication

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Ministry of Health and Wellness is seeking to ensure the health and safety of residents in the event of a disaster.

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February 22, 2023
Health And Wellness Ministry Refutes Alarmist Message Regarding An Increase In Illness Affecting Children And Insufficient Medication

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is refuting a voice note message issued by the Opposition Chairman Dr. Duane Sands which seeks to suggest that there is an alarming increase in the number of upper respiratory and gastroenteritis infections across the country, the majority of which are occurring in children.

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April 08, 2022
Cleveland Clinic Florida Physicians Team Up with Bahamas Kidney Association and Medication Association of The Bahamas for Local Webinars

In line with Cleveland Clinic’s commitment to partner with the medical community to provide information on medical research and education to the Bahamian public, three top physicians from Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Weston Hospital recently participated in virtual webinars hosted by local medical associations.

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November 18, 2021
Ministry aiming to procure medications for COVID-19 treatment by end of the year

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness has set an end of year timeline to procure medications not currently in The Bahamas to treat people sick with the coronavirus.

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July 06, 2021
Common medications can affect your oral health

Many medications, including vitamins, minerals and prescription medication, can have a negative effect on your oral health. You should be aware of the side effects and the potential serious consequences.

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December 06, 2011
Coping with the side effects of cancer medication

WHEN 43-year-old Jennifer Bandoo-Wallace started her chemotherapy treatment over the summer most of the food that touched her palate tasted awful. Her diet had to adjust to complement the drugs used to treat her cancer.

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