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Legislation aimed at helping the island reach international standards in terms of health and tax agreements has been passed by the House of Assembly. Jeanne Atherden, Minister of Health, presented the Quarantine Act 2017, saying the legislation bring...

Dear Sir, It is incredible that the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre is being closed for renovations, considering it was opened only in 2009. Why is a building that is only seven years old, needing renovations? Is this because of poor-quality work or de...

The Ministry of Health and Seniors has released the Health Insurance Department’s annual report for FutureCare and the Health Insurance Plan. According to the report, which covers the period from April 2015 to March 2016, the number of policyholders ...

A workforce strategy for Bermuda’s medical future is to be drawn up by early next summer as healthcare stakeholders prepare for a changing population. “We’re at the beginning of assessing the community’s human resources needs for health,” said Cheryl...

Physicians have criticised proposed healthcare legislation for unfairly targeting the private sector. The Bermuda Health Council Amendment Act 2016, which is due to be debated in the House of Assembly later this year, came under fire during a public ...

The Bermuda Health Council is looking at alternative payment models amid concerns that patients are not always getting “bang for their buck”. According to health economist Ricky Brathwaite, life expectancy is not on par with the amount of money bein...

Health minister Jeanne Atherden this morning conceded oversight of Bermuda’s care homes had been inconsistent. Bermuda’s overburdened care home system has been in the news this week, with seniors advocate Carol Everson telling The Royal Gazette many ...

Schoolchildren have been awarded prizes for the healthiness of their packed lunch in a bid to improve eating habits. Jean Atherden, the Minister of Health made the presentation to pupils at the Healthy Lunch School Challenge Awards. “Helping our you...

An influenza strain associated with swine flu could be circulating around the island, according to the Ministry of Health. However, a spokeswoman said the H1N1 virus was included in the available seasonal flu vaccine, and the precautions for the viru...

The number of patients being treated for influenza has soared over the last month. Between February 21 and March 19, 322 cases of fever, respiratory symptoms and influenza were reported compared to the five-year average of 248 for the same time perio...

An unemployed security guard has been left reeling by an “unbelievable” bill of more than $16,000 for three days in hospital. The 28-year-old was left with no choice but to admit himself to the Emergency Department after he was stricken with pneumoni...

The Island is at a critical stage in addressing its healthcare needs and reform is vital to creating a more sustainable health system, according to Jeanne Atherden. But the Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment said changing Bermuda’s culture f...