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Increased government health insurance coverage outlined

Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, says benefits include a free annual exam and expanded prescription drug coverage

Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, says benefits include a free annual exam and expanded prescription drug coverage

• Dec 05, 2025 6:45 PM

Health

Care for respiratory illness goes under review

An anonymous online survey on common conditions is to guide the development of healthcare strategy

An anonymous online survey on common conditions is to guide the development of healthcare strategy

• Jul 23, 2025 2:59 PM

Health

Residents urged to take part in ‘robust’ health study

Steps to a Well Bermuda counts fewer than 400 results after a year of testing — well below the 1,550 needed

Steps to a Well Bermuda counts fewer than 400 results after a year of testing — well below the 1,550 needed

• Jul 08, 2025 7:58 AM

Health

Nutrition leads the conversation in health strategy conference

The government talk introduces the national wellness plan, which will launch in October

The government talk introduces the national wellness plan, which will launch in October

• Jul 01, 2025 6:45 PM

Budget

Minister: ‘transformational change’ for seniors and families

Kim Wilson says the Government’s programmes lay the groundwork for an improved healthcare system

Kim Wilson says the Government’s programmes lay the groundwork for an improved healthcare system

• May 05, 2025 6:06 PM

Health

Health ministry offers walk-in vaccination clinics

Children will get brought up to date on their inoculations free of charge

Children will get brought up to date on their inoculations free of charge

• Apr 28, 2025 3:23 PM

Health

Sexual and reproductive health takes spotlight

Ministry of Health shares critical information with residents during sexual reproductive and awareness week

Ministry of Health shares critical information with residents during sexual reproductive and awareness week

• Feb 14, 2025 2:25 PM

Politics

Furbert and Tyrrell discuss senior care

The Progressive Labour Party plans to increase pensions, reduce red tape and convert Gilbert Institute to a seniors day care centre

The Progressive Labour Party plans to increase pensions, reduce red tape and convert Gilbert Institute to a seniors day care centre

• Feb 13, 2025 5:30 PM

Health

Suspected case of measles under investigation

The health ministry urges residents to ensure measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations are up to date

The health ministry urges residents to ensure measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations are up to date

• Feb 04, 2025 11:05 AM

Personal Finance

Universal healthcare – lessons from the past

Carla Seely considers what Bermuda can learn from countries with a government-funded system

Carla Seely considers what Bermuda can learn from countries with a government-funded system

• Nov 30, 2024 8:00 AM

Health

New dates for flu vaccination drive

The Flu Express is to run between October 19 and October 23 at health facilities across the island

The Flu Express is to run between October 19 and October 23 at health facilities across the island

• Oct 15, 2024 12:31 PM

Health

St George’s oral health clinic reopens

The clinic is to operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

The clinic is to operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

• Oct 08, 2024 10:56 AM

Politics

Senate: health amendments passed amid objections

Consultation process on the Bermuda Health Council Amendment (No 2) Act 2024 dominates debate

Consultation process on the Bermuda Health Council Amendment (No 2) Act 2024 dominates debate

• Oct 02, 2024 7:55 AM

Health

Retired nurse: awareness key to successful breastfeeding

Rita Stevens says expectant mothers should educate themselves on the benefits

Rita Stevens says expectant mothers should educate themselves on the benefits

• Aug 07, 2024 7:56 AM

Health

Shaun Ramroop named new Chief Medical Officer

He has acted in the post since the departure of Ayoola Oyinloye last August

He has acted in the post since the departure of Ayoola Oyinloye last August

• Jul 10, 2024 5:41 PM

Health

Ministry: survey shows majority support universal healthcare

The Ministry of Health says that support and understanding of the proposal has grown

The Ministry of Health says that support and understanding of the proposal has grown

• Jul 07, 2024 3:23 PM

General

Phones offline at St George’s Health Centre

A government spokeswoman confirmed the facility is open despite the problem

A government spokeswoman confirmed the facility is open despite the problem

• May 22, 2024 10:33 AM

Health

World Hypertension Day recognised at City Hall

The risk of high blood pressure, which affects half of Bermudians, was emphasised during the event

The risk of high blood pressure, which affects half of Bermudians, was emphasised during the event

• May 19, 2024 8:00 AM

Health

Health minister: data crucial for better legislation

Comments come after the Bermuda Health Council Act Amendment Act 2024 is passed

Comments come after the Bermuda Health Council Act Amendment Act 2024 is passed

• May 07, 2024 7:54 AM

Health

Health ministry warns of long road to reform

Kim Wilson agrees on need for updates to health legislation but warns it will take restructuring

Kim Wilson agrees on need for updates to health legislation but warns it will take restructuring

• Apr 25, 2024 7:50 AM

Health

Fresh produce in demand at health fair

The event at City Hall brought the curtain down on activities marking Public Health Week

The event at City Hall brought the curtain down on activities marking Public Health Week

• Apr 13, 2024 7:56 AM

General

Channel House to be converted to seniors home

Solicitation of interest is due to be issued next week and the deadline for submissions is the end of January

Solicitation of interest is due to be issued next week and the deadline for submissions is the end of January

• Nov 30, 2023 7:53 AM

Health

Survey: Bermuda needs more stroke rehabilitation services

Respondents argue that more specialised healthcare professionals would help

Respondents argue that more specialised healthcare professionals would help

• Oct 27, 2023 7:54 AM

Health

Oyinloye quits abruptly as CMO

Bermuda is searching for its second Chief Medical Officer in three years

Bermuda is searching for its second Chief Medical Officer in three years

• Aug 17, 2023 8:00 AM

Health

Hamilton Health Centre to move back to Victoria Street

The transfer was to allow repairs to the ageing water system at the original premises – with the overhaul now complete.

The transfer was to allow repairs to the ageing water system at the original premises – with the overhaul now complete.

• Mar 21, 2023 5:27 PM

Health

Plumbing leak in next door building closes health clinic

The Government’s health clinic in Hamilton is shut for the rest of this week after service was interrupted by a plumbing leak next door. Public works staff said...

The Government’s health clinic in Hamilton is shut for the r...

• Apr 21, 2022 6:58 PM

Editorials

Back to basics with healthcare

Lifestyle choices at the heart of driving up cost, putting unsustainable pressure on the health system

Lifestyle choices at the heart of driving up cost, putting unsustainable pressure on the health system

• Mar 14, 2022 7:56 AM

Politics

Minister says cost and details of universal healthcare cover still to be worked out

The promotion of healthy lifestyles and preventive care are “front and centre” of the Government’s new health plan, the House of Assembly heard yesterday. Kim W...

The promotion of healthy lifestyles and preventive care are ...

• Feb 19, 2022 7:55 AM

Health

Hospital hit by staff Omicron coronavirus variant infections

Staffing levels at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital have been hit by the highly contagious Omicron variant of Covid-19, it was revealed. A spokeswoman for ...

Staffing levels at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital hav...

• Jan 05, 2022 7:56 AM