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March 04, 2015
Consultants say wastage leading to overspending, poor patient outcomes
Analysis by healthcare consultant Sanigest Internacional has identified major deficiencies in the performance of The Bahamas' public health system, including serious wastage in clinical, administrative and operational areas leading to outcomes like high rates of infant mortality and neonatal deaths.
July 20, 2021
Pharmacist: Govt should let private sector source COVID-19 vaccines
With the number of AstraZeneca vaccine doses running low in the country, a leading member of the pharmaceutical community said the government needs to loosen its grip on sourcing vaccines and allow the private sector to step in to provide any of the four vaccines approved for entry into the country.
July 19, 2021
University of The Bahamas Appoints New Dean of Faculty for UB-North Campus
University of The Bahamas (UB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew Moxey as Dean of Faculty of UB-North. Dr. Moxey’s appointment officially began on 1st July 2021.
In his capacity as Dean, Dr. Moxey will oversee the expansion of academic programme offerings in alignment with the strategic vision for the Campus and the mission of the institution. He will assist with the recru...
February 06, 2018
Ride for Hope Participant donates Oncology Drugs to PMH
Ride for Hope first-time participant Philip Haas was so moved by the 2017 event held earlier this year that he?s donated more than $30,000 worth of oncology drugs to the Princess Margaret Hospital Oncology Center...
May 13, 2021
Pandemic was a "preventable disaster" says UN independent experts
The Panel of experts “found weak links at every point in the chain of preparedness and response” criticizing the WHO and world leaders in a report, published wednesday.
Campbell says families helped after recent fires
May 12, 2021
Campbell says families helped after recent fires
SOCIAL Services Minister Frankie Campbell said his ministry has assisted more than a dozen families who lost their homes and belongings to two destructive fires earlier this month.
May 04, 2021
Insurance Commission Supports Lupus 242 During Awareness Month
In recognition of lupus awareness month, the Insurance Commission of The Bahamas recently made a donation to local non-profit Lupus 242. The gift is earmarked to benefit members of the support group with the purchase of medication and pharmaceutical supplies. Jamell Bodie (second from the right), Manager-Supervision at the Insurance Commission and a lupus fighter was the catalyst behind the push t...
Murphy denies prison maltreatment
April 12, 2021
Murphy denies prison maltreatment
CORRECTIONS Commissioner Charles Murphy has denied that inmates at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services are treated unfairly and inhumanely.
January 19, 2021
Pharmacy CEO: Prescription drug prices likely to increase by Q2
Bahamians can expect to pay more for critical prescription medication by spring, now that major pharmaceutical companies hiked prices at the start of 2021. US-based research firm 3 Axis Advisors released data earlier this year showing that drugmakers including Pfizer Inc., Sanofi SA and GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK) planned to raise prices on more than 300 ...
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Pharmacies push for expanded lockdown hours
August 11, 2020
Pharmacies push for expanded lockdown hours
Local pharmacy owners said the past week of operating with curbside services as mandated by the latest emergency orders has proven "tedious" and "difficult", leading them to request more operating hours and days. In his national address Sunday night, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said the Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association (BPA) - which consists of approximately ...
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