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News staff Six people in Bermuda were diagnosed with HIV last year, according to the Ministry of Health and Seniors. As the island marks HIV Awareness Month, residents are being urged to get tested and know their status. “HIV Awareness Month remind...

The Chief of Emergency Services and Hyperbaric Medicine at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital will be recognised by the Bermuda Health Foundation this month. Edward Schultz, who has worked at the hospital since 1988, will be honoured at the organisati...

The Bermuda Police Service has defended the arrest of Mahesh Reddy, saying the summary arrest and subsequent search of his home was lawful. While council for Dr Reddy has sought a declaration that his arrest was unlawful and the return of items seize...

Ewart Brown, the former premier, has alleged unfair treatment over impending new charges for diagnostic imaging. In a statement sent out today, Dr Brown accused the Government of producing “a step to cripple our clinics” after “years of misdirected e...

Cancer patients in Bermuda will now be able to benefit from world-class, cutting-edge radiation treatments. After more than two years of hard work, the island’s first radiation therapy unit was officially opened at the Bermuda Cancer and Health Cent...

Clinical oncologist Christopher Fosker gave a tour of the upgraded CT scan simulation room at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, which will customise treatment at the new radiation therapy unit for cancer patients. Dr Fosker, who is also the medical ...

A Bill that will reduce the cost of standard healthcare, HIP and FutureCare premiums has been passed in the House of Assembly with amendments from the Opposition. The Health (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2017 will also adjust benefits and move dialy...

Growing pressures on an unsustainable healthcare system have caused serious financial difficulties for the Bermuda Hospitals Board, the Public Accounts Committee has heard. BHB bosses appeared before the PAC to explain the increasing financial challe...

The dangers of tanning and its potential to lead to addictive behaviour have been reiterated by an international expert. According to David Fisher, who spoke to The Royal Gazette as Bermuda marked Melanoma Awareness Month, research has shown that ta...

The public are being reminded to get their skin checked during their annual medical examinations and to conduct regular mole checks. With skin cancer incidences still rising globally, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre SunSmart co-ordinator Azuree Will...