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Bermuda has been hit by a confirmed imported case of dengue this year, a government official said.
The spokeswoman for the Ministry of Health added that there had been a further three suspected imported cases of the virus, but emphasised there was n...
DATE: Aug 10, 2019
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Health
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Plans for a broader, cheaper standard health coverage package to encompass all the island’s residents were given a cautious welcome yesterday.
Charles Jeffers, the deputy chairman of the seniors advocates Age Concern, called a proposal to revamp the ...
DATE: Aug 09, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A revised package of health benefits could cut out-of-pocket expenses for the public, according to plans unveiled by Bermuda’s health minister yesterday.
However, specifics on what the new plan will provide, as well as who will administer the scheme...
DATE: Aug 09, 2019
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Health
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The Bermuda Health Council has asked people for “innovative solutions” to help fight against serious diseases.
The Council is developing a Chronic Disease Innovation Programme, which will fund initiatives to address high rates of non-communicable chr...
DATE: Aug 07, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Parents and a child safety campaigner have welcomed a decision by the Government to release records about health and safety standards at all of Bermuda’s childcare facilities.The Department of Health, which issues licences and is responsible for ensu...
DATE: Jul 30, 2019
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Health
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Bermuda Hospitals Board wishes the public a happy and safe Cup Match weekend. For minor but urgent illness and injuries, the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre (UCC) in St David’s will be open as usual from 4pm to midnight on Thursday and Friday and from ...
DATE: Jul 30, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Press Release
The Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute got into the holiday spirit by partnering with Youth Vision for the sixth year in a row to present the “Cup Match at MWI Experience”.
But this year, the partnership has expanded to include the Living Legends Camp ...
DATE: Jul 26, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Health
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Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation (BHCF) today announces a third $350,000 donation to the Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) in three years for scholarships and employee training taking the total donated to over $1 million. This third donation was m...
DATE: Jul 24, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Press Release
Free fresh foods are to be distributed by the Bermuda Health Council as part of a drive to boost public health, it was revealed yesterday.
A spokeswoman for the BHeC said “Fresh Food Fridays” would be held around the island and would also be used as ...
DATE: Jul 16, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Health
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The Ministry of Health has launched an investigation into a suspected case of ciguatera fish poisoning on the island.
It is suspected that the case was caused by a large amberjack eaten between June 30 to July 5.
The case, if confirmed, would be the ...
DATE: Jul 13, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes