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PLP legal threat on quarantine voting
September 07, 2021
PLP legal threat on quarantine voting
THE Progressive Liberal Party has given Parliamentary Commissioner Lavado Duncanson 36 hours to confirm whether registered voters will be prevented from voting in the next election if they are quarantined or suffering from COVID-19.
Doctors condemn weekend's rallies
September 06, 2021
Doctors condemn weekend's rallies
AFTER a weekend filled with political rallies, motorcades and other campaign events, the Medical Association of The Bahamas is expressing "grave concern" that those activities might turn out to be "super spreaders".
'A slap in the face'
August 16, 2021
'A slap in the face'
The country's healthcare workers and its healthcare system have faced unprecedented pressure since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 08, 2021
Physicians president's alarm at lack of health resources
CONSULTANT Physicians Staff Association president Dr Sabriquet Pinder-Butler says it's "alarming" that Princess Margaret Hospital is at full capacity due to increased COVID-19 cases, but a compounding challenge remains - the lack of human resources in public health.
MP denies claims of discrimination over food aid
May 31, 2021
MP denies claims of discrimination over food aid
INFURIATED by the opposition's allegations of political discrimination in food assistance on Andros, local MP Carlton Bowleg said there is no truth to the claims.
Community Clinics in New Providence and the Family Islands slated for renovations and upgrades
July 17, 2020
Community Clinics in New Providence and the Family Islands slated for renovations and upgrades
Renovations and upgrades of clinics in New Providence and the Family Islands combined with programme strengthening initiatives will provide improved healthcare delivery, efficiency and effectiveness...
Storm caused 740k damage to public hospitals
October 19, 2016
Storm caused 740k damage to public hospitals
Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH), Rand Memorial Hospital and Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre sustained damage totaling over $700,000 during Hurricane Matthew, according to Managing Director of the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) Herbert Brown.
August 23, 2016
24m catastrophic fund 'will be in addition' to present provisions
NATIONAL Health Insurance Project Manager Dr Delon Brennen yesterday rejected criticism that the government's $24m catastrophic fund is insufficient to cover those who fall under the specialised care category, as he stressed that the fund will be used in addition to the provisions already in use in the country's public health system.
August 15, 2016
Communication by the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie on the National Health Insurance Bill
Mr. Speaker: The Government of The Bahamas is committed to the implementation of National Health Insurance so that every Bahamian has access to an improved quality of healthcare. Mr. Speaker, as the cost of health care continues to rise, we are not seeing a rising level of key indicators of health...
Universal health coverage - Full range of benefits/ Potential lowering of private health insurance costs
August 12, 2016
Universal health coverage - Full range of benefits/ Potential lowering of private health insurance costs
Eligible citizens and legal residents of The Bahamas will have access to a full range of benefits needed to restore and maintain optimum health under the proposed National Health Insurance Plan.
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