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July 26, 2021
Hospital in expansion talks amid criticism for conditions

THE Public Hospitals Authority yesterday announced it is "in talks" with international partners to expand the Princess Margaret Hospital's Special Pathogen Unit amid criticism over the alleged housing conditions of COVID-19 patients at the medical facility.

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July 26, 2021
NURSES - DON'T TRY TO FORCE JAB ON US: As hospitals buckle under surge of cases, mandatory vaccines meet opposition

CHIEF Medical Officer Dr Pearl McMillan's assertion that mandatory vaccines for healthcare workers is under consideration was yesterday criticised even though vaccine hesitancy particularly among medical workers continues to be a challenge.

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July 23, 2021
Morgue overfull at hospital

THE morgue at Princess Margaret Hospital is operating beyond capacity sparking an appeal from officials yesterday for the collection of remains.

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July 07, 2021
NO-JAB PATIENTS LEAVE PMH FULL: New warnings as vaccine hesitancy fills hospital beds

AN uptick in COVID-19 cases has left Princess Margaret Hospital operating at full capacity, according to PMH administrator Mary Walker.

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June 18, 2021
100m funding for hospital upgrades

MORE than $290m has been earmarked in the upcoming fiscal year for public healthcare and safety initiatives, with over $100m targeted for infrastructure repairs and critical hospital upgrades.

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May 27, 2021
Two in hospital after shooting

TWO men were taken to hospital after they were shot on Tuesday.

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May 27, 2021
100m for hospital upgrades

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the government will invest $100m in upgrades to the Princess Margaret and Rand Memorial Hospitals as part of a project that will be pursued at an accelerated pace over the next 18 to 24 months.

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May 14, 2021
NURSE SHORTAGE ADDING TO CRISIS: As Third Wave fills beds hospitals struggle to find staff to deal with patients

ONGOING staff shortages coupled with rising COVID-19 hospitalisations continue to strain healthcare workers on the frontline fight against COVID-19, the country's top infectious disease expert said yesterday.

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October 22, 2020
Former M.P. Pierre Dupuch Comments on the Princess Margaret Hospital!

With COVID 19 spreading like wildfire in The Bahamas, the Bahamian people are now finally focusing on the facilities at the Princess Margaret Hospital. They say it's too small, it isn't efficient, and a new one should be built...

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September 06, 2017
Hurricane Irma Statement by The Public Hospitals Authority

The public is advised that the Public Hospitals Authority has activated its hurricane preparedness plan. This plan specifically speaks to the physical securing of all PHA facilities inclusive of hospitals and clinics, the pending closure of all out-patient and specialty clinics, the suspension of elective surgeries...

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