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UK company plans stem cell expansion, new facilities
UK company plans stem cell expansion, new facilities
Jack Kaye, chief executive and founder of Thorn Medical, the UK company that has purchased Freeport's Okyanos stem cell research facility, acknowledged that being able to do research on human cells is pretty much "the holy grail" for stem cell researchers, and said the company is "very interested" in securing a "foothold" in The Bahamas as a prime jurisdiction allowing that research.
New human stem cell research, therapy license granted
In addition to its recently announced acquisition of Okyanos Cell Therapy, Thorn Medical PLC has also obtained a full license to conduct human stem cell research and therapy from The Bahamas' National Stem Cell Ethics Committee (NSCEC).
2015-2016 Mid-Term Budget Review Contribution by the Hon. M. Perry Gomez
Mr. Speaker, I wish to begin by thanking the Almighty God for the wonderful privilege and opportunity to represent the Great People of North Andros and the Berry Islands in this Honourable House.
'Wait times will go up under NHI'
'Wait times will go up under NHI'
LEADING surgeon Dr Duane Sands last night made a startling revelation that once the machinery of National Health Insurance is fully in motion, patients will likely face significant wait times as they seek medical attention in respective facilities, while he predicted "chaotic times" should the government move forward with its proposed healthcare scheme.
PHA announces multimillion-dollar upgrade
PHA announces multimillion-dollar upgrade
As the country wrestles with the increasingly vituperative discussion surrounding implementation of the Christie administration's National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) yesterday announced that it would be engaging 22 pharmacists, as well as 22 doctors, three surgeons, two radiologists, nine biomedical engineers and an undisclosed number of nurses, all expecte...
The more things change...
The more things change...
In 2006, the National Health Insurance debate was raging, much like it is today, 10 years later. Following is the contribution of then Opposition Leader Hubert Ingraham to debate on the NHI Bill that was before Parliament.
Emergency/Disaster Preparedness For Person With Disabilities
The Bahamas National Council Preparation and Planning For Person With Disabilities.
If you or someone close to you have a disability or a special need, you may have to take additional steps to protect yourself and your family in an emergency.
Opening of Rand Memorial Hospital Critical Care Unit - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham
REMARKS
Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham
Prime Minister
Commissioning of the
Upgraded Accident & Emergency Urgent Centre
&
The Operating Theatre & Day Surgical Unit
Rand Memorial Hospital
Freeport, Grand Bahama
18 January 2012
Dr. Symonette Advocates Proper Nutrition in Sports
Dr. Symonette Advocates Proper Nutrition in Sports
The sporting industry has evolved as a primary engine in most of today's societies. The various contests themselves generate revenue through employment en masse for competitors, coaches, trainers, nutritional experts, physiotherapists, medical doctors, and sports and facility administrators.
Minister of Transport and Local Government response to United States Coast Guards recent directives
Minister of Transport and Local Government response to United States Coast Guards recent directives
The Bahamas has taken note of the United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 01-20 dated March 29, 2020, giving guidance to foreign passenger vessels located in the Seventh District Area of Responsibility...