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Ministry of Health and Wellness: First Cohort of Bahamians Departs for Eye Surgery in Cuba
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...
Strength in adversity
Strength in adversity
As a woman who once held firmly and proudly to her independence, Zakiya Butler said her battle with a brain tumor and having to rely on others in her fight has been "humbling" - this as she made a gut-wrenching update to her crowdfunding page imploring for assistance with at least another $17,000 to ensure that she can continue to receive needed proton therapy treatment to save eyesight in the onl...
Are you diabetic with eye issues? - Here's why
Are you diabetic with eye issues? - Here's why
By: Jhanae Winter
A few articles back, eye health was discussed and among it was the disease diabetic retinopathy. A deeper look into this particular disease is needed because of the prevalent cases of diabetes whether known or unknown in The Bahamas.
Go get your eyes tested! Here’s why
Go get your eyes tested! Here’s why
By: Jhanae Winter
Healthy vision is imperative to those who rely on their eyes to explore the world around them, but it can also be taken for granted. Many do not have 20/20 vision and their eyes are being affected in various facets of their lives.
Are you taking care of your eyes? - Sustaining Healthy Vision
By: Jhanae Winter
Eyes are described as the gateway to one’s soul. Powerful but small organs that work in conjunction with the brain for many of us to see the world around us, understand and perceive our surroundings.
Bahamas Health Care Information Soon to Become "Paperless"
As a continued part of its transformation of the country?s health care landscape, the Government of The Bahamas is nearing the launch date of the Integrated Health Information Management System.
BIA spokesman: We do not support Sanigest recommendations
Family Guardian President Lyrone Burrows on Monday confirmed to Guardian Business that the Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) intends to provide alternative options for universal health care and does not support the models recommended by Sanigest Internacional, the consultants hired to advise on National Health Insurance (NHI).