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Dengue cases continue to rise, minister says
Dengue cases continue to rise, minister says
Minister of Health Dr. Michael Darville said 16 of the 21 individuals diagnosed with dengue fever have tested positive for a serotype that health officials say has the potential to result in more severe illness. "What is concerning the Ministry of Health is 16 of those came back serotype positive for type three dengue," Darville ...
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Active Cases of Dengue Fever are being Monitored; Public Urged to Use Clinics
Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville said the public should be aware that the Ministry’s National Communicable Disease Surveillance Unit and Department of Public Health teams in New Providence and Abaco are actively monitoring 16 positive cases and family members with Dengue Fever.
Dengue cases on the rise
Dengue cases on the rise
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Michael Darville said yesterday that officials are on high alert as the number of dengue fever cases in The Bahamas is on the rise. Darville said there are now 16 cases, with three in the hospital and one of those in the intensive care unit. Officials reported just three cases ...
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16 Cases Of Dengue Confirmed As Public Urged To Take Heed
The Ministry of Health & Wellness is reporting an increase in the number of new positive cases of DengueFever in country. Today, the Minister of Health & Wellness the Honourable Dr. Michael R. Darville confirmed that sixteen (16) cases are now confirmed in New Providence.
GB police conduct walkabout in Pioneer's Loop area
GB police conduct walkabout in Pioneer's Loop area
By BARBARA WALKIN
FN Night Editor
barbara@nasguard.com
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama-Superintendent Macktavius Daniels, officer in charge of the Central Division, said that his officers are taking a proactive approach in the fight against crime as mandated in the Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade policing plan.
Daniels headed a team of officers and partnering agencies Urban Renewal, the Departme...
Minister says some health challenges are by-products of ?urbanization?
Large increases in the urban populations of small-island states such as The Bahamas by persons seeking a more prosperous way of life are creating a number of health challenges for those island states, Minister of Health, Dr the Hon Hubert A Minnis said Wednesday
Bahamas Dengue fever case confirmed
Bahamas Dengue fever case confirmed
Minister of Health Dr. Hubert Minnis confirmed yesterday that one reported case of dengue fever was discovered in New Providence two weeks ago.
The last time a case of the virus was reported was in October 2003, when two cases were reported.
Animal Control Bill Debate Contribution - Minister Larry Cartwright
I am delighted to be afforded the opportunity to propose the second reading of a
BILL FOR AN ACT TO REPEAL AND REPLACE THE DOG LICENSE
ACT;
TO REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE PENAL CODE IN
CONNECTION WITH THE CONTROL AND REGULATION OF DOGS,
Bahamian government set to sue as oil fears grow
Bahamian government set to sue as oil fears grow
As the likelihood of The Bahamas being affected by the gulf coast oil spill increases,
2010/2011 Budget Debate Contribution - Minister Earl Deveaux
commend the Rt. Honourable Prime Minister and his team for their leadership and competence in finalizing the budget.
I especially single out
The Prime Minister for continuing to engage every corner of The Bahamas as he seeks solutions to the challenges before us. I have never heard of a man having so many people and being so available. Contrary to the view expressed publicly. I know that ...