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Midwifery in Bermuda could be line for an overhaul — just as a new book is published calling for more choice in childbirth on the island. The Ministry of Health told The Royal Gazette it was “actively engaging” with Bermudian and overseas midwives to...

The annual “flu express” is offering shots against influenza this month. The virus typically grows active in colder months, and the Department of Health reminded the public of the importance of having a flu shot this season. The express will offer v...

The Department of Health celebrated the graduation of 17 staff members from the Complete Health Improvement Programme. The programme is intended to help participants make lasting changes to improve their health. A spokeswoman said: “There was varying...

The Bermuda Hospitals Board will be marking World Diabetes Day and Chronic Lung Disease Awareness day next Wednesday with a pair of free events. Between 10am and 1pm, King Edward VII Memorial Hospital will host free health screenings, along with lung...

Schoolchildren are suffering more mental health problems, educational experts have warned. Llewellyn Simmons, director of academics for the Ministry of Education, said: “Without a doubt it’s a growing problem.” He added: “There’s a lot of stress and...

The island’s flu jab importer has run out of shots after thousands of the seasonal vaccines were sent out. But BGA Wholesalers, the distributors for the vaccine, said a fresh delivery was expected on Thursday. A spokesman for BGA said the firm ordere...

A “tribute vehicle” to honour a police officer who lost her battle with cancer last year was unveiled this week. The pink car, which features an image of Constable Latasha Gibson, was on display as part of an event held at City Hall. Family and fri...

Black Bermudians with cancer symptoms are more at risk of death because they put off seeking medical advice, a leading British doctor has said. Jonathan Makanjuola, a specialist in urinary tract diseases, explained: “In my experience, people from Afr...

A fundraising drive launched by a local doctor for a patient saddled with rental arrears has already netted thousands of dollars. Kyjuan Brown started a GoFundMe page for Natasha York, who suffers major seizures, at the weekend with a goal of $22,80...

The wife of Bermuda’s top police officer is backing an effort to raise awareness about breast cancer. Deborah Corbishley, spouse of Stephen Corbishley, the Commissioner of Police, said that she wholeheartedly supported a drive being launched by the ...