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August 25, 2023
Active Cases of Dengue Fever are being Monitored; Public Urged to Use Clinics

Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville said the public should be aware that the Ministry’s National Communicable Disease Surveillance Unit and Department of Public Health teams in New Providence and Abaco are actively monitoring 16 positive cases and family members with Dengue Fever.

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September 22, 2010
National Insurance Prescription Drug plan launched

Nassau The Bahamas - 
The Government of The Bahamas has officially launched the National Prescription
Drug Plan (NPDP). Minister of Health the Hon. Hubert Minnis described
the initiative as a "partnership" between the private and public
sector.

"Rather than waiting
in line at the Princess Margaret Hospital or some of the public clinics,
patients can visit the private participating ...

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September 22, 2010
National Insurance Prescription Drug plan launched

The Government of The Bahamas has officially launched the National Prescription Drug Plan (NPDP). Minister of Health the Hon. Hubert Minnis described the initiative as a ?partnership? between the private and public sector.

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August 25, 2023
The Red Ribbon Ball is back

Animated and engaged and a "down-to-the-ground" party "disguised" as an opulent event will be the first Red Ribbon Ball (RRB) since 2019 with the mystical, magical theme of "1,001 Arabian Nights". And it will be "fabulous" according to Arame Ford, RRB committee member.

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February 22, 2011
Depression is heartbreaking

If you suffer from depression, you are at greater risk for developing heart disease. Why? Depression and anxiety disorders may affect heart rhythms and blood clotting, increase blood pressure, and lead to elevated cholesterol levels.

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August 22, 2023
Chemotherapy on your toenails

Many people are aware of the skin and hair changes that come with cancer treatment. But it's also common for your nails to be affected. Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other cancer treatments can affect the strength, color, and shape of your nails. Chemotherapy works by attacking fast growing cells of the cancer but it can also ...
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August 22, 2023
Backed up intestinal gas pain can cause intense chest pain

When gas can't pass down south, it can definitely travel north and get trapped, according to gastroenterologist Dr. Christine Lee. When it's trapped in your upper abdomen, the doctor said backed up intestinal gas can cause intense chest pain. And that in fact, some people may wonder if they're having a heart attack and not ...
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August 15, 2023

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August 09, 2023
FNM must serve as a check on the PLP

The role of an effective opposition is vital to the functioning of a healthy democracy. In any democratic system, the opposition serves as a counterbalance to the ruling party, offering an alternative perspective, scrutinizing government actions, and ensuring accountability. Its primary objectives are to provide constructive criticism, represent the interests of diverse segments of society, ...
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August 08, 2023
Chemotherapy's effects on your toenails

Many people are aware of the skin and hair changes that come with getting cancer treatment. But it's also common for your nails to be affected. Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other cancer treatments can affect the strength, color, and shape of your nails. Chemotherapy works by attacking fast growing cells of the cancer but it can ...
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