Health

Bermuda Department of Health Measles Warning

The Department of Health is encouraging everyone to ensure their vaccinations are up-to-date, especially if they have plans to travel this summer. Due to persons being under-vaccinated or unvaccinated, measles in particular has returned to some areas of the world. Following a record low of measles in Europe in 2016, it rebounded in 2017 with 22,000 cases reported and more......Read More
Health Minister Extends a Big ‘Thank You’ to Blood Donors

In recognition of World Blood Donor Day, a celebration to raise awareness of the vital need for blood every year on June 14, Health Minister Kim Wilson extended a big thank you to Bermuda's voluntary donors. In a Ministerial Statement the day after on Friday, Ms Wilson noted that blood transfusions "help save millions of lives each year". ......Read More
Bermuda Health Foundation Gives Three More Scholarships

On June 14, 2003, the Bermuda Health Foundation, which was created to assist Bermudians interested in careers in the medical field by way of scholarships, held its first Salute to Service Awards Luncheon at which time the late Reginald Burrows was honoured. In June 2004, the Foundation presented its first three scholarship awards in the amount of $7,000.00 each......Read More
Health: Taking It To The Streets Free Health Screenings Back Starting Up West on June 22

Sending a special shout out to one of my favourite Health Department employees, who I see on the regular on my Boaz Island walking route! She's back this week, starting up west again outside Woody's Drive Inn next Friday, June 22, 2018, when the Department of Health re-launches their 'Taking It To The Streets' FREE health checks, from 4pm to......Read More
Health Warning Over Sexually Transmitted Diseases

The Ministry of Health is advising the public of a noticeable increase in reported cases of gonorrhea in Bermuda and encouraging everyone to act responsibly, especially during the upcoming holidays. There have also been increased reports of other sexually transmitted infections including Chlamydia, Herpes, and Syphilis. The increase in reported gonorrhea cases began in April, with more cases being reported......Read More
Minister Congratulates Healthy Schools Programme Participants at Awards Ceremony

Health Minister Kim Wilson recently congratulated the latest round of participants in the Healthy Schools Programme. Speaking at the 2018 Healthy Schools Awards ceremony, held on June 6 at the Bermuda Society of Arts at City Hall, the Minister said the programme is "vital" for the future of Bermuda's health. "Together, the Ministries of Education and Health realize......Read More
Sugar Tax to be Introduced in Stages Starting This October With New Duty Rate

Health Minister Kim Wilson informed MPs yesterday that Bermuda’s new sugar tax will be introduced in stages, following the backlash by local businesses. The 75 per cent tax, scheduled to begin at the start of this month, will now be introduced in April 2019. And the new modified legislation gives local businesses like bakeries a break from the top tariff.......Read More
Health Minister Commends AIG Wellbeing Fair

The American International Group (AIG) has been commended for focusing on the health of their employees at the AIG Wellbeing Fair at their Hamilton, Richmond Road offices on Friday. Health Minister Kim Wilson said she was pleased that the company "recognized that promoting and encouraging healthy lifestyles can make a significant difference in the long-term health of employees". Attending the......Read More
Health Minister: “Of The List of 824 Nurses Registered Just 229 Are Bermudian”

Did you know that out of the list of 824 nurses registered with the Bermuda Nursing Council, just 229 are Bermudian? That's less than 28 percent! Against the backdrop of a global shortage of nurses, that's just one of the facts being highlighted this week in the lead up to International Nurses Day, celebrated annually on May 12. ......Read More
Deadline for Labour Luminary Dr Barbara Ball Scholarship Applications is April 30, 2018

The Ministry of Health has issued a reminder that applications for the Dr Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship are being accepted throughout the month of April. Applications will be received until the deadline at the end of this month. The scholarship was created to provide funding for Bermudians to pursue public health professions, and is available to persons both entering......Read More

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