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August 11, 2016
NHI: 'Potent social initiative and instrument of change'

The Bahamas has made remarkable progress in improving the health of its people over the past 30 years, but those gains cannot be taken for granted, nor can the country become complacent in protecting those achievements.

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August 11, 2016
People 'can keep existing coverage under NHI'

BAHAMIANS who are satisfied with their existing health insurance coverage won't be affected by the implementation of National Health Insurance although they may be able to renegotiate their private insurance plans in order to pay a lower price, Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez said yesterday.

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January 22, 2016
Doctors unite on NHI concerns

An alliance of doctors associations demanded yesterday that the government respect the views of stakeholders and come up with a National Health Insurance (NHI) plan that all stakeholders can buy into.

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February 08, 2016
Govt to reconsider one aspect of NHI scheme

THE Christie administration has agreed to reconsider its position on patient-centred medical homes, a leading physician said yesterday, noting that the matter has been a significant point of contention for doctors negotiating with the government on its proposed National Health Insurance scheme.

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September 30, 2015
Shelter Listing 2015- Family Islands

Department of Social Services List of Hurricane Shelters in the Family Islands. Hurricane Season 2014/15

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June 02, 2015
Brown: 60 mil. will go a long way in improving health system

Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) Managing Director Herbert Brown said yesterday the initial $60 million allocated for National Health Insurance (NHI) will go a long way to address the long-standing concerns in the public healthcare system.

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August 11, 2011
Record number of Dengue fever cases

The Bahamas has now broken its record for the number of dengue fever cases reported during the yearly seasonal outbreaks, with more than 1,500 confirmed cases, according to Minister of Health Dr. Hubert Minnis.

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April 30, 2018
Breaking | Nurses' Sick-out at Some Clinics

Already grappling with a severe shortage of nurses, the Public Hospitals Authority's (PHA) human resources challenges worsened today after scores of nurses from various clinics across New Providence and at least one Family Island called in sick, severely frustrating the ability to deliver medical services. [...]

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March 13, 2024
Eugene Dupuch Law School Announces the Eugene Dupuch Distinguished Lecture Featuring Renowned Legal Minds

The Eugene Dupuch Law School (EDLS), the premier institution for legal training in The Bahamas, is proud to announce Justices In Dialogue: Distinguished Conversations, the latest in its Distinguished Lecture Series. The presenters are the current and former Chief Justices; namely The Hon. Sir Ian Winder, Kt, Chief Justice; The Hon. Sir Michael Barnett, Kt, President of the Court of Appeal of The B...

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March 06, 2024
Transforming Foot Care Through Foot Fest 2024

The Ministry of Health & Wellness Bahamas, in partnership with Barry University announced the official launch of “Foot Fest 2024”, a transformative health and wellness event focused on foot care. This free podiatry event which began on Sunday, March 3 in New Providence continues until Friday March 8, and will also extend its free services to the Grand Bahama community on Wednesday, March 6, 20...

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