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Communication on the Zika virus infection by Dr. the Hon. M. Perry Gomez, Minister of Health
January 27, 2016
Communication on the Zika virus infection by Dr. the Hon. M. Perry Gomez, Minister of Health
Mr. Speaker, I rise to give you an update on Zika virus.
Two Dengue fever cases confirmed
July 21, 2011
Two Dengue fever cases confirmed
Two cases of Dengue fever have been confirmed in New Providence and the number of people with symptoms associated with the illness has increased sharply in recent days, Minister of Health Dr. Hubert Minnis said yesterday.
Is chikungunya gonna getcha
July 12, 2014
Is chikungunya gonna getcha
Dear Editor,
Minister of the Environment and Housing Kenred Dorsett says the rapid spread of the mosquito-borne illness, chikungunya, has caused his staff to launch "systematic monitoring" as well as "ramp up" its fogging program around the country.
Well, if this is what ramped up fogging looks like, I can't imagine how bad things were before. I live in eastern New Providence, and in the coolness ...
PAHO: Lack of running water may fuel dengue
September 10, 2011
PAHO: Lack of running water may fuel dengue
The lack of running water in some households in New Providence could be fueling the dengue fever outbreak, according to a specialist with Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
However, Dr. Homero Silva, PAHO's environmental health engineer, said he was not certain if that was the case, as tests are still being conducted.
The Ministry of Health in conjunction with the Ministry of the Environme...
PLP calls dengue fever outbreak a 'crisis'
August 15, 2011
PLP calls dengue fever outbreak a 'crisis'
The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) branded the dengue fever "crisis" an "epidemic" yesterday, and Dr. Bernard Nottage suggested there could be up to 6,000 unreported cases in The Bahamas.
WHO Specialist Helping Gov't with Dengue Strategy
August 16, 2011
WHO Specialist Helping Gov't with Dengue Strategy
As the number of dengue fever cases continues to grow, government officials met yesterday with a World Health Organization (WHO) regional consultant on vector-borne disease control, Dr. Christian Frederickson, who is expected to assist the country with the outbreak. Dr. Frederickson is in the country for a week investigating the scope of the outbreak and the government's response to it.
August 09, 2011
Brennen: Dengue fever cases could be higher than reported
Dr. Delon Brennen, deputy chief medical officer at the Ministry of Health, told The Nassau Guardian yesterday that the number of people in The Bahamas with dengue fever could be higher than reported because some people do not seek medical attention for the disease.
August 05, 2011
Health Ministry investigating reports of dengue deaths
While no dengue fever related deaths have been confirmed, the Ministry of Health is investigating several claims of deaths as a result of the illness, according to Dr. Delon Brennen, deputy chief medical officer.
August 04, 2011
254 Persons with Dengue fever symptoms show up at clinics
More than 250 people showed up at government clinics with symptoms of Dengue fever over the weekend, the Ministry of Health revealed in a statement yesterday.
The ministry said that 254 people with Dengue fever symptoms came into the Elizabeth Estates, Fleming Street, Flamingo Gardens and South Beach clinics as well as the Princess Margaret Hospital over the Emancipation Day weekend.
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