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October 27, 2023
National Health Insurance Authority Making Steady Progress Towards Universal Health Coverage

The Ministry's attention has been drawn to social media posts and online publications being circulated that have sought to discredit and defame the work of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and its leadership. The content shared is inaccurate and viewed as an ineffective attempt to distract from our dedicated efforts to improve healthcare services throughout The Bahamas.

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October 26, 2023
Tourism Minister calls on the Region to Unite for the Good of All

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper called on Caribbean countries to form a united front to secure a brighter future for all.

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October 24, 2023
Ministry of Health and Wellness: First Cohort of Bahamians Departs for Eye Surgery in Cuba

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is pleased to announce that on Friday 20th October, 2023the 1st cohort of 50 Bahamian men and women departed for a remarkable medical mission to the Republic of Cuba. The patients will undergo essential cataract and retinal surgeries.The Minister of Health & Wellness, the Honourable Dr. Michael R. Darville, and eleven support staff inclusive of Ophthalmologists, O...

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October 23, 2023
Former Minister of Health Dr Perry Gomez dies age 76

FORMER Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez, whose work was critical in the fight against HIV/AIDS, died on Saturday at 76.

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October 20, 2023
Bahamas Development Bank Awards $56,000 in Development Grants

Entrepreneurs spanning several sectors were recently awarded a 50th Independence Development Grant from The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB). The 28 Bahamian awardees received $2,000 each for the purchase of equipment, working capital, or training needed to scale up their businesses.

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October 17, 2023
Cloud attacks are top cyber risk concern: PwC 2024 Global Digital Trust Insights

PwC’s 2024 Global Digital Trust Insights survey found that the proportion of businesses that have experienced a data breach of more than US$1M has increased significantly from year over year - from 27% to 36%.

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October 12, 2023
Family Medicine Center Brings 3-D Mammography to Eleuthera

Family Medicine Center announces the availability of state-of-the-art Genius 3D Mammography in Rock Sound, Eleuthera. This innovative digital technology marks a significant advancement in breast cancer detection and prevention, offering women in Eleuthera easy access to superior breast imaging services.

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October 10, 2023
What Does Depression Feel Like?

It’s common to feel turned upside down whenever something unexpected happens in our lives or because the state of the world is … well, not so great. When this occurs, we may often attribute our lingering sense of doom and dread to depression.

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October 06, 2023
House of Assembly Mourns Member, as New Parliamentary Session Opens

The House of Assembly convened Wednesday under several scenarios – one of mourning; another of marking significant moments in the country’s legislative history.

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October 02, 2023
Bahamas Harvest Church Hosts Nurses Recognition Luncheon

“We will do all we can”, was the charge to nurses from Dr. Aubynette Rolle, Managing Director of the Public Hospitals Authority, during a luncheon in the nurses' honour.

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