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Bermuda Hospitals Board’s annual report for 2012 shows how managers battled to improve quality in tough economic conditions, according to chairman Peter Everson. The document, delayed after the Auditor-General called for a review into its financial s...

A significant increase in rates of diarrhoea and vomiting illness has prompted the Ministry of Health to issue a high-level warning. The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit raised the alert because the number of cases of gastroenteritis is unusually ...

Legislation for monitoring of health providers and the importation of “high risk” medical technology has been deferred for consultation. The Bermuda Health Council Amendment Act, which was met with concern from the Opposition as well as some local do...

While blood donations traditionally see a “small spike” around World Blood Donor Day, staff at the hospital have reiterated the need for consistent donors. Bermuda Hospitals Board consultant haematologist Eyitayo Fakunle is particularly hoping to at...

All commercial kitchens must be fitted with approved grease traps as of September 2017, the Ministry of Health and Seniors has announced. The policy will intercept the fats, oils and grease that have led in the past to “greaseballs” washing ashore fr...

The public is being reminded that Monday is National HIV Testing Day. “The Department of Health is taking this opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of knowing your HIV status,” a government spokeswoman stated. “Talk with your physician a...

Households have been warned of the possible presence of salmonella in Tesco and Waitrose guacamole packets imported from the United Kingdom after several products were withdrawn. The products withdrawn include Tesco’s 163g guacamole packets and Waitr...

HIV Awareness Month has been observed this month by the Ministry of Health, in conjunction with the charity Supportive Therapy for Aids persons and their Relatives. The ministry stresses that knowing your HIV status and early diagnosis are important ...

Chioma Nwasike is the 2016 recipient of the Brown Family Scholarship, receiving $5,000 towards her studies. Established by Ewart Brown, the former premier, his sister Emelita Johnson and his niece Kim Robinson, the fund is for Bermudians studying hea...

The Ministry of Health’s St George’s clinic is closed this afternoon due to a plumbing problem. People are advised to attend the Hamilton clinic for immunisation and baby checks between 2pm and 4pm.