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April 11, 2023
Darville: Govt to get their dental programme to 'satisfactory' standard
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said government is working to improve dental health care services, including by recruiting dental staff from Cuba.
March 21, 2023
Mother Pratt Foundation donates medical supplies to Ministry of Health
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Mother Pratt Foundation has donated essential medical supplies to the Ministry of Health and Wellness earmarked for clinics throughout The Bahamas. Continuing the fight against COVID-19, Cynthia "Mother" Pratt, through the assistance of donors in the United States, donated the "fighting instruments" including disinfectant, gloves, hand sanitizers, and masks, to Minister...
March 20, 2023
Mother Pratt Foundation donates medical supplies to Ministry of Health
The Mother Pratt Foundation has donated essential medical supplies to the Ministry of Health and Wellness earmarked for clinics throughout The Bahamas.
March 03, 2023
VICIOUS CYCLE: Health minister flags increased demand for chronic care
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville yesterday flagged the increasing incidence of chronic non-communicable diseases with mainly middle-aged and elderly Bahamians needing extensive hospital care. He noted that like other countries around the world, The Bahamas is currently facing a post-COVID-19 health crisis. "This increased demand for in-hospital care is putti...
OPPOSITION: Expand VAT exempt status on medical care to all medical services throughout the country
February 06, 2023
OPPOSITION: Expand VAT exempt status on medical care to all medical services throughout the country
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Opposition is calling on the government to expand the current Value-Added Tax (VAT) exempt status for medical care provided in public healthcare facilities to cover all necessary medical services throughout the country. Opposition leader Michael Pintard in a statement noted that current medical services provided by a public health care facility [...]
November 01, 2022
New National Health Insurance Bill, 2022 laid in the House
The Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr.Michael Darville laid for the first time in the House on Wednesday, October 26, anew National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, 2022, which aims to repeal and replace the existing 2016 legislation that proved instrumental in the initial launch of quality, affordable primary care coverage and services in 2017.
PM Davis affirms commitment to expanding healthcare in The Bahamas at WAUSM White Coat Ceremony
September 12, 2022
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'
August 24, 2022
'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.
July 25, 2022
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.
Darville tells World Assembly of healthcare plans
May 25, 2022
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.
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