One confirmed new case in last five days NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas has no new cases of COVID-19 today, according to the Ministry of Health. In a statement, the ministry said there have been 93 cases of the virus, and 43 remain active. Six COVID-patients remain hospitalized. Thirty-nine people have recovered from the virus. […]
The Bahamas will need over 1 mil. – 2 mil. N95 masks to manage 80 COVID-19 cases NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Chinese embassy in The Bahamas yesterday donated an additional batch of medical supplies to the Bahamian government as the country battles a “surge” of COVID-19 cases. The supplies include N95 masks, protective suits, goggles, […]
Extended lockdown prompts rush to food stores, gas stations Chaotic scenes around New Providence as tensions rise Shoppers cont. to trickle out of stores after 10pm NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Waves of shoppers swarmed food stores throughout New Providence yesterday, enduring hours-long lines in high temperatures in hopes of stocking up ahead of the five-day nationwide […]
WHO says COVID-19 not ordinarily an aerosol, but may be possible in “specific circumstances” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands today reaffirmed the government’s preparedness and capacity to combat a “surge” of COVID-19 cases should local spread continue and peak in The Bahamas. “All across The Bahamas Mr. Speaker we have been […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Some residents in shantytowns throughout New Providence are unaware of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and have yet to take the necessary precautions to reduce its spread locally. The Bahamas is bracing for further impact of the global pandemic after recording its first confirmed case of the virus, which can cause severe […]
Shutdown of majority of services, the result of union industrial action NASSAU,BAHAMAS — As scores of junior doctors withdrew services over holiday pay issues, there was a shutdown of significant services at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) and the Rand Memorial Hospital in Grand Bahama, among other public health facilities, as a result. Approximately 400 junior […]
Super Value owner says grocers anxious to get the full picture NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Super Value President Rupert Roberts said yesterday that while he “remains watchful” as the government moves to expand the list of value-added tax (VAT)-exempt breadbasket items, he was somewhat shocked by the move. Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands made the […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – University of the West Indies medical students shared a light moment with Prime Minister Dr. Hubert A. Minnis in a courtesy call on January 30, 2019 at Office of the Prime Minister. Pictured with the Prime Minister are Shanel Adderley, Paige Ambrister, Montez Armbrister, Athena Bain, Philan Bethel, Carlesha Blades, Shaundra Blyden, Ashley […]
Some headway is being made to address the shortfall of nurses in the healthcare sector, according to health minister Dr. Duane Sands, who revealed Tuesday that a new cohort of nurses who recently graduated have been added to the system. This, he said, as nurses are being recruited by facilities in the United States (US). He […]
Health Minister, Dr. Duane Sands, once again sounded the alarm on the “horrible state” of the Princess Margaret Hospital but said “the future is bright” for health care in the country. Speaking at the Medical Association of the Bahamas 46th Annual Scientific Conference on Friday, Dr. Sands said there is a growing concern of violence and […]
A large hole on the side of the hill is all Bahamians have left to show after spending millions for a hospital to be constructed in Palmetto Point, Eleuthera. Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands made the startling revelation during his contribution to the mid-year budget late Thursday evening. “Where this gets to be upsetting is that the […]
With little traffic at the three clinics on Cat Island, Health Minister, Dr. Duane Sands, suggested in parliament yesterday that the construction of a nearly $6.5 million clinic on that island was not justifiable. Construction of the Smith’s Bay Clinic began under the former administration and was awarded to Fred Brown Construction for an estimated $6.3 […]
Improvements to the health care system are a priority of the government, said Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson during the official opening of the Grand Bahama Family Medical Conference. The conference, a joint effort between the Grand Bahama Health Services Family Medicine […]
The Board of Directors of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) announces the appointment of Graham Whitmarsh who assumes the position of Interim Managing Director effective Monday, February 19, 2018. Whitmarsh will report to the NHIA Board of Directors and lead the expanded and accelerate implementation of NHI in the Bahamas. The Board expects a permanent Bahamian Managing Director will […]
Persons ailed with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in The Bahamas can now have access to a much better quality of healthcare thanks to the recent launch of “HIV Continued Medical Education for Physicians” by the Ministry of Health. The programme is the first of 12 training modules with a mandate to ensure the highest […]
Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands met with parents from Garvin Tynes Primary School on Monday to hear their concerns on the recent cases of Tuberculosis (TB) on the campus. Sands told members of the press on Tuesday the TB surveillance unit will screen all the students at the school out of caution. Last week, the […]
NASSAU, The Bahamas — Dr. the Hon. Duane Sands, Minister of Health, and a cardio-thoracic and vascular surgeon, addressed an assembly of Eva Hilton Primary School students on today on the subject of heart health. During the Minister’s informative visit, sixth grader and student of the year at Eva Hilton, Remington Minnis (holding cheque third […]
By TOM MURPHY, AP Health Writer Amazon is diving into health care, teaming up with Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and the New York bank JPMorgan Chase, to create a company that helps their U.S. employees find quality care “at a reasonable cost.” The business giants offered few details Tuesday and said that the project is in […]
