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A British nurse who had Ebola diagnosed after returning from Sierra Leone has been described as being in a critical condition by the London hospital treating her.
The Royal Free Hospital said on Sunday it was “sorry to announce that the condition of ...
DATE: Jan 03, 2015
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To recognise World Aids Day on Monday, the Department of Health is inviting the public to City Hall from 5.30pm until 7pm for its “Rock Red” Zumba Party, where participants are invited to wear red clothing to show support for those living with HIV an...
DATE: Nov 28, 2014
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A bill that could pave the way for the legalisation of medical marijuana has been tabled in the House of Assembly.
The Cannabinoid Pharmaceutical Products Bill 2014 would see amendments to the Pharmacy and Poisons Act 1979, the Misuse of Drugs Act 19...
DATE: Nov 26, 2014
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A baby girl whom doctors believe was made seriously sick by contaminated water in Bermuda is unlikely to suffer any long-term ill effects, according to her parents.
The thankful couple, who asked not to be named, told The Royal Gazette that they fear...
DATE: Nov 05, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The Island’s diabetes epidemic demands swift preventive action, according to Debbie Jones, director of the Bermuda Diabetic Association, who commended St George’s Preparatory School for phasing out sugary drinks, in her Hamilton Rotary Club address y...
DATE: Nov 05, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A month of heightened awareness for one of Bermuda’s most prevalent and serious diseases starts today, with the launch of Diabetes Awareness Month from the stairs of City Hall in Hamilton.
Starting at 12.30pm, Graeme Outerbridge, the Mayor of Hamilto...
DATE: Nov 03, 2014
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Residents are urged to learn more about mental illnesses such as schizophrenia to help break down the stigma and fear surrounding the conditions.
Experts made the plea yesterday as they launched the Island’s Mental Health Awareness Week, designed to...
DATE: Oct 07, 2014
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The Island’s doctors’ trade union has come out against proposals they get prior approval for some diagnostic testing.
The Bermuda Medical Doctors Association (BMDA) said it saw “with some dismay” a Ministry of Health request for proposal for a firm t...
DATE: Oct 06, 2014
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
The opening of the new hospital wing was last night hailed a success after a massive operation to transfer 65 in-patients from the old building.
And Eugene Vickers, 74, the first patient to make the move to the new wing, gave it his seal of approval....
DATE: Sep 15, 2014
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Children with special needs have benefited from free water therapy classes.
Twelve children between the ages of two and 13 took part in a four-week series of sessions designed to make therapy fun as well as rewarding.
The Aquatic Therapy Summer Progr...
DATE: Sep 15, 2014
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