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Videos: World AIDS Day Ceremony At City Hall
Since 1982 more than 700 people have been diagnosed with HIV in Bermuda and today it is estimated that there are over 300 persons living with HIV/AIDS on the island, Health Minister Zane DeSilva said at the World AIDS Day Ceremony at City Hall yesterday [Nov 30]. Minister DeSilva said: “Thank you all for being here today as we recognize World... Read more of this article
Photos: World AIDS Day Observance At City Hall
Yesterday [Nov 30] the World AIDS Day Ceremony was held at City Hall with speeches, skits and musical performances. World AIDS Day serves to increase our awareness about HIV/AIDS, and combat prejudice and lack of knowledge about the disease. The first confirmed case of HIV in Bermuda occurred in 1982, and since that time 700 people have diagnosed with... Read more of this article
Photos: SART Appreciation Awards Ceremony
The Department of Health recently hosted an Appreciation Awards Ceremony for members of the Sexual Assault Response Team [SART]. The photos below depict the Minister of Health Zane DeSilva with the various award recipients who are or have been involved in SART. The event was held in recognition of Forensic Nurses Week. Forensic nurses care for victims... Read more of this article
Minister: Bermuda Burden Of Illness Study
Minister of Health Zane DeSilva spoke recently regarding the conclusion of the Burden of Illness [BOI] study by the Caribbean Epidemiology Center. The aim of this study [preliminary results are here – PDF] was to better understand the source of food and water borne infections which cause diarrhoea, otherwise known as gastroenteritis or ‘G.E’.... Read more of this article
Video: Minister DeSilva On FutureCare & OBA
The PLP hosted a press conference yesterday [Nov 19] at the Sylvia Richardson Care Facility in St George’s, where both Health Minister Zane DeSilva and two senior citizens spoke about the benefits of FutureCare. Minister DeSilva said: “We are pleased to be here today at the wonderful Sylvia Richardson Care Facility. Since 1998, the PLP have... Read more of this article
‘Just 10 Challenge’ For Ministry Of Health
Health Minister Zane De Silva challenged all staff members of the Ministry of Health to commit to leading a healthy lifestyle which, in some cases, means losing weight. One of the aims of the “Just 10 Challenge” is to highlight some of the benefits which can be derived from losing only 10 pounds. “Losing just 10 pounds can lower your... Read more of this article
Video: 6,264 Miles Logged On Let’s Move Day
[Updated with video] Minister of Health Zane DeSilva today recognized the organization, schools and gym that clocked the most miles on Let’s Move Day which was held on September 23rd 2012. The goal of Let’s Move Day was to get as many people as possible involved in physical activity, and during the day the participants logged 6,264 miles. The winners... Read more of this article
Flu Express Starts This Weekend
The flu vaccine has now arrived on-island, the Department of Health reports. Therefore, the Flu Express will take place beginning tomorrow [Oct 27]. The Flu Express is a convenient “drive through” way for persons 10 years and older to receive the flu vaccine. The cost is $10.00 per shot for adults and children, while seniors [65 and older] receive... Read more of this article
Health Minister On BHB/Dr Donald Thomas
Neither the BHB nor the Ministry of Health can detail individual matters, however our discussion about our only hospital should be less about salaries and more about quality of care, Health Minister Zane DeSilva said today [Oct 2]. Minister DeSilva was speaking in reference to the questions surrounding the resignation of Dr Donald Thomas, who was employed... Read more of this article
Orange Valley Centre Relocation Progress
Health Minister Zane DeSilva today [Oct 2] provided the public with an update on the progress that has been made on the relocation of the Orange Valley Centre. Minister DeSilva said: “Soon after accepting the role of Minister of Health, I met with the parents of young people who need a service like that provided by Orange Valley, and I took the... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On National Health Plan
“Making sure that all people have health coverage and that they can afford this coverage is a basic standard promoted by health experts worldwide. We are committed to achieving that standard,” said Health Minister Zane DeSilva this morning [Sept 26]. The Minister held a press conference to update on the National Health Plan, which he said... Read more of this article
Somerset Health Clinic Opens After Renovations
The opening of the refurbished Somerset Clinic on Mangrove Bay Road in Sandys was held yesterday [Sept 19], with the Clinic having been closed to allow for renovations to take place. Health Minister Zane DeSilva said that the renovations included masonry work on the clinic’s walls, the removal of old furniture, and the installation of a new air-conditioning... Read more of this article
