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Minister of Health Dr. Perry Gomez.

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People ‘can keep existing coverage under NHI’

BAHAMIANS who are satisfied with their existing health insurance coverage won’t be affected by the implementation of National Health Insurance although they may be able to renegotiate their private insurance plans in order to pay a lower price, Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez said yesterday.

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Gomez: Flaws show need for National Health Insurance

HEALTH Minister Dr Perry Gomez yesterday insisted that the inefficiencies within the public health care system underscore the need for National Health Insurance, saying the government hopes to upgrade facilities to improve care throughout the country.

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New tax to pay for NHI scheme

THE implementation of National Health Insurance, which is slated for a January 2016 first phase roll-out, “will likely” be financed through a new tax on Bahamians, according to Health minister Dr Perry Gomez.

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Tests by CDC confirm man died of malaria

THE CENTRE for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that the Ukrainian patient who died in Doctors Hospital last week suffered from malaria and not the ebola virus – as was originally suspected.

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'On target' for 2016 health plan

NON-BAHAMIANS with legal status to reside and work in the Bahamas will be eligible for the government’s proposed National Health Insurance plan, Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez revealed yesterday.

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Gomez accuses Minnis of politicising fire

North Andros & Berry Islands MP Dr Perry Gomez yesterday accused FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis of politicising tragedy in the aftermath of the massive fire at Great Harbour Cay.

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Task force on suicides appointed

FOLLOWING government’s concern over a “suicide trend,” a government-appointed task force will be investigating the country’s past suicides in an effort to determine their cause and what can be done to prevent future

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Breast cancer fight launched

MINISTER of Health Dr Perry Gomez officially re-launched the Breast Cancer Programme at the British Colonial Hilton yesterday.

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