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Ministry of Education COVID-19 PRESS RELEASE
Ministry of Education COVID-19 PRESS RELEASE
On Wednesday 11th March, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic. This means that the chance of this virus coming to our shores is significant. However, THERE IS NO NEED TO PANIC. Rather, we should remain calm, think rationally and follow the advice offered by the appropriate health authorities, such as the Ministry of Health (MOH), WHO, t...
Statement from the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture
The Government of The Bahamas continues to monitor ongoing developments and reports as it relates to the COVID-19 Coronavirus...
Coronavirus: Hong Kong hospital staff strike to demand closure of China border
Hundreds of hospital workers in Hong Kong have gone on strike, demanding the border with mainland China be completely closed to reduce the risk of the coronavirus spreading...
Mental health: UK could ban social media over suicide images, minister warns
Social media firms could be banned if they fail to remove harmful content, the health secretary has warned...
Saunders drops out of MICAL race
Saunders drops out of MICAL race
Free National Movement (FNM) candidate for MICAL Walt Saunders has withdrawn from the race due to health concerns, according to FNM Chairman Sidney Collie.
In a statement issued yesterday, Collie said, "Our friend and ratified candidate for MICAL, Walt Saunders, informed the FNM leadership that as a result of health concerns, and on the strong advice of his physician and family, he has decided to ...
Scrap the Table Scraps
Scrap the Table Scraps
Vet says human foods can harm pets...Mouthwatering jerk chicken or spicy curry mutton might be meals fit for a king, but these perennial favorites are detrimental to his loyal companions, Fido and Kitty...
PHA letter examined in Smith trial
PHA letter examined in Smith trial
Former Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) Managing Director Herbert Brown recommended last year that the Ministry of Health seek legal advice from the Office of the Attorney General regarding the possible awarding of a contract to Magic Touch Cleaning Company, a company owned by Smith's accuser, [...]
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UK relaxes health rules to allow cannabis-based medicines
LONDON (AP) -- The British government says doctors will now be able to legally prescribe cannabis-based medicines, following criticism over the denial of medical treatment to severely epileptic children. Home Secretary Sajid Javid relaxed the rules Thursday after considering expert advice from a specially commissioned [...]
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The disease that is becoming more prevalent
The disease that is becoming more prevalent
Diverticular disease is a relatively common condition that happens as a result of aging muscles in the wall of the large bowel. Small bulges or pockets develop in the lining of the intestine, and when those pockets become inflamed or infected, diverticulitis occurs, and it's estimated that five percent of the population will develop these pockets by the age of 40, and at least 50 percent by the ti...
The Nassau Guardian's Health and Financial Fair on tap for the weekend
The Nassau Guardian's Health and Financial Fair has become a staple on the calendar during the month of love, and once again we're inviting you to take time out to love yourself and take a look at your health and finances, ensuring they are healthy.
The fair will bring together vendors across the health and financial spectrum under one roof, where you can have all your questions answered -- whethe...