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New health care facility on the way for Exuma
New health care facility on the way for Exuma
Exuma,
The Bahamas - The Bahamas Government in partnership with the National
Insurance Board has signed a $13,9994,787 contract with Reef
Construction Company Ltd. to build a 32,000 square foot Exuma Community
Health Care Facility.
In
his remarks at the signing ceremony Health Minister the Hon. Hubert
Minnis said he was happy to be a witness to the continued improvement in
the provision of...
PM Davis affirms commitment to expanding healthcare in The Bahamas at WAUSM White Coat Ceremony
PM Davis affirms commitment to expanding healthcare in The Bahamas at WAUSM White Coat Ceremony
Presenting the keynote addressat Western Atlantic University School of Medicine’s (WAUSM) White CoatCeremony at Grand Lucayan resort on Saturday, September 10, 2022, PrimeMinister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis commended the 39medical students on their accomplishments.
'Protect our nurses - or face poor healthcare'
'Protect our nurses - or face poor healthcare'
BAHAMAS Nurses Union President Amancha Williams said she hopes people in Family Island communities would refrain from threatening the lives of nurses, because it restricts needed healthcare.
Governor General Makes Annual Visit to Grand Bahama Health Services
Governor General of The Bahamas Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling said there is much to be thankful for during this time of year...
Health Minister says many Bahamians are suffering from 'long COVID'
Minister of Health and Wellness, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville says there is something that is real in the country called long COVID, and it has affected many Bahamians who have been infected with COVID-19.
No taxes at NHI rollout
No taxes at NHI rollout
Prime Minister Perry Christie announced yesterday that the government has no immediate plans to impose additional taxes to fund the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme.
Minister Campbell Assured the Commission on the Status of Women of the Country's Full Cooperation
Minister Campbell Assured the Commission on the Status of Women of the Country's Full Cooperation
Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell on Wednesday delivered The Bahamas’ National Statement during the general discussion of the Sixty-Third Session of the Commission...
Darville tells World Assembly of healthcare plans
Darville tells World Assembly of healthcare plans
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said the government is working to recruit public health specialists and allied health professionals to pave the way for telemedicine platforms and the digitisation of medical records.
Health Minister tours the Rand Memorial Hospital as part of assessment of health care facilities nation-wide
Health Minister tours the Rand Memorial Hospital as part of assessment of health care facilities nation-wide
Newly appointed Minister of health and Wellness, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville says there is a need to improve the bed shortages at the Rand Memorial Hospital to ensure that local residents who access the Rand have favorable medical outcomes.
“We have to improve the image; we have to improve the quality of health care delivery and we need to ensure that Grand Bahamians feel comfortable to co...
Letter: Who is looking after history captured in our old buildings
EDITOR, The Tribune.
LAST AUGUST newspaper headlines questioned the fate of two historic buildings on the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) compound. The two frail buildings sit near the Shirley Street entrance to the PMH, an institution struggling to meet its mandate of providing quality health care services to all residents and visitors.
In response to the headlines, the Public Health Authority...