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September 19, 2012
Pan American Health Organization Budget Policy Approved

Washington - The Pan American Sanitary Conference approved the budget policy of the Pan American Health Organization after taking into account a number of amendments proposed by Member States.

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October 03, 2011
When to Start on Your Road to Health

A mother brought her son in to see me a few years ago for he was experiencing pain in his lower back and leg. The son was then only 11 years old and although he was a large boy for his age he didn't differ much from the genetics of his mother.

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August 09, 2011
Minister of Health holds 'Jump Start Entrepreneur' forum

A GOVERNMENT grant programme can be a catalyst for change for small business owners and entrepreneurs, according one MP.

MP and Minister of Health Dr Hubert Minnis held a Jump Start Entrepreneur forum at the Breezes Hotel on Cable Beach last week to inform his Killarney constituents and the wider Bahamian community about a government programme geared toward supporting and assisting persons with...

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July 25, 2011
Bahamas Association for Social Health Receives 10K in U.S. Embassy Funding for Critical Roof Repairs

A $10,000 USD grant from U.S. Embassy has been fully utilized by the Bahamas Association for Social Health (BASH), to facilitate roof and electrical repairs to the 35-room residential male recovery substance abuse facility currently operating at full capacity.?

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April 26, 2024
PM joins in creating NAGB's 'Heal' Mural in downtown Freeport

Putting his personal touch on the mural entitled “Heal,” Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Philip Davis topped the list of many who stopped by the community project in Downtown Freeport, Grand Bahama when he visited on April 18, 2024.

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April 05, 2024
Cleveland Clinic Sheds Light on the Importance of Mental Health Awareness: What You Need to Know

Mental health is a growing priority in The Bahamas particularly in light of the recently publicised suicides and attempts.

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March 18, 2024
Health Officials Maintain Leadership Role In Economic And Health Dialogue Of The Americas And Partners With Harvard University

Minister of Health & Wellness, the Honourable Dr. Michael R. Darville, led a team of technical officers from the Ministry, including Chief Medical Officer - Dr. Pearl McMillan, Acting Director of Public Health - Dr.Phillip Swann and Policy & Planning Unit Officer - Dr. Cherita Moxey to the Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas (EHA) Meeting held at Melia Cairbe in Punta Cana, Dominican Repu...

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March 13, 2024
Beware Of Social Media Posts, Not Affiliated With The Ministry Of Health & Wellness Offering Fake Health Services

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is urging the public to view and read social media posts carefully as imitation sponsored posts, which are not authorized by the Ministry continue to falsely advertise health offerings and information.

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March 07, 2024
Doctors Hospital Health System Solidifies UBFIT Title Sponsor with $71K

University of The Bahamas (UB) proudly announces Doctors Hospital Health System as the Title Sponsor for UBFIT, the institution's flagship fundraiser. The leading healthcare provider in The Bahamas has committed a generous sum of $71,000 over three years to support the UBFIT fun run-walk event in New Providence and Freeport, Grand Bahama.

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March 05, 2024
Ministry of Health and Wellness offers 'Foot Fest 2024' health screenings and treatment

The Ministry of Health and Wellness in collaboration with Barry University launched Foot Fest 2024with a press conference at the Ministry's headquarters on Meeting Street, March 4.

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