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Department of Health’s clinical laboratory has achieved accreditation from COLA, a US-based independent, non-profit accreditation organisation. According to a Department statement, COLA accredits almost 8,000 medical laboratories and provides

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

A new radiation therapy initiative will allow cancer patients to receive comprehensive treatment on the island. Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre and the Bermuda Hospitals Board have teamed up

Researchers have identified how a specific strain of salmonella is getting into Bermuda’s drinking water system, prompting environmental health officials to reiterate advice on how to avoid getting

Under a new financial deal, Bermuda Hospitals Board stands to save nearly $16 million over its 30-year payment for the new Acute Care Wing. The savings achieved by the

Hospital authorities have revealed information about 13 adverse events in the past five years which, in some cases, led to the death or permanent injury of patients. The Bermuda

The Government should prioritise tackling Bermuda’s sky-high obesity rates over curbing its tobacco use, according to former Minister of Health Zane DeSilva. However, the Ministry of Health, Seniors and

Information about the nutrient value and mercury concentrations in fish is now available via a mobile phone application. BeneFISHiary targets all residents wanting to know more about local and

For four years Bermudian nurse Irena Ashton had dreamt of establishing a home dialysis service. Now that dream has become reality. The clinic is set to ease the