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Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis has called on Bahamians to fight against the “epidemic of obesity”, which is a growing problem among the nation’s youth. He was addressing the Links Youth Health Forum held Saturday, June 28, at the...Health
Tobacco use is one of the biggest threats the world has ever faced, killing an average of one person every six seconds while being a risk factor for six of the eight leading causes of death in the world, Minister of Health and Social Development, Dr. the Hon. Hubert...Health
Nurses new to the profession must be able and willing to form partnerships if they are to ensure successful outcomes for their patients, Nursing Advisor at the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA), Mrs. Willlamae Hamilton-Stuart said Monday during her keynote address at...Health
The Ministry of Social Development has “just recently” completed a National Child Abuse Protocol that will address the need for children in The Bahamas who are traumatised by abuse to become “a corporate responsibility, shared across statutory and...Health
The Bahamas is setting the trend in nursing in the Caribbean. Gone is the traditional mindset that they are handmaidens to the medical team. “They form a collaborative team,” said Nurses Association of the Bahamas president Ampusam Symonette. “Nurses...Health
Nurses have been challenged to promote the highest possible standard of practice, and encourage professional development and educational advancement for nurses. “Continue to ensure all people irrespective or nationality, race, colour or social origins have...