The Ministry of Health & Wellness Bahamas

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

The Ministry of Health and Wellness recently partnered with the World Cataract Foundation and The Liquid Legacy to provide 100 free cataract surgeries for residents in Abaco at the Marsh Harbour Healthcare Centre.

Minister of Health and Wellness Hon. Dr. Michael Darville MP, Tall Pines expressed gratitude for the partnership, noting the life-changing impact for patients who have lived with vision complications for years.

The initiative is part of an ongoing collaboration that has delivered more than 300 free surgeries over the past three years, with plans to expand services to other Family Islands.

26/02/2026

25/02/2026

Join us for Get Well Bahamas!

24/02/2026

The Country Cooperation Strategy with The Bahamas 2026–2031 is now available.

This five-year framework outlines key priorities for strengthening our health system, advancing equity, and improving health outcomes nationwide. It reflects a shared commitment to resilience, innovation, and sustainable development across the healthcare sector.

Read the full document here: https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/70669

23/02/2026

Did you miss the Minister's Mandate? Catch it again tomorrow on Our News Bahamas.

Hear directly from The Hon. Dr. Michael Darville MP, Tall Pines what service means in action. 🎬

Tonight!

23/02/2026

23/02/2026

: Last week, the Minister Hon. Dr. Michael Darville MP, Tall Pines and accompanying delegates toured healthcare facilities on the island of Cat Island, including the Stevenson Site, an 11,000 square foot clinic funded through the IDB project, and the Bight Community Clinic, funded by the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

Strategically located midway along the island, the Stevenson Site will significantly improve access to care for residents across Cat Island. The new Bight Community Clinic is now 99 percent complete and will soon provide the surrounding community with upgraded services and modern infrastructure.

These visits reflect continued investment in strengthening healthcare delivery and ensuring that residents of Cat Island have access to quality, reliable care close to home.

23/02/2026

: The Expanded Programme on Immunization is hosting a workshop in collaboration with PAHO Caribbean. The goal? Strengthening the surveillance arm of the immunization programme with a special focus on the identification and investigation of vaccine-preventable diseases. Minister Hon. Dr. Michael Darville MP, Tall Pines spoke to participants sharing the importance of the nursing profession thanking them for their time and expertise.

20/02/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Devea Thompson, one of the outstanding winners of the Sweet Tooth Sick Youth Poetry Competition hosted by the Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Unit.

Through creativity and powerful expression, she used poetry to highlight the importance of healthy choices and wellness in our communities.

We are proud to celebrate young voices that inspire change and promote healthier lifestyles across The Bahamas.

Keep shining. Keep creating. Keep leading. 🍎📖

18/02/2026

Dr. Jarbas Barbosa and the local PAHO team visited the EPI Storage Unit, highlighting the strength and impact of the ongoing partnership between PAHO and The Bahamas.
The EPI Unit was designed and equipped several years ago with PAHO’s guidance and technical assistance, strengthening the country’s vaccine storage capacity and supporting national immunization efforts. The visit served as a clear example of how strategic collaboration continues to protect and advance public health.
Strong partnerships. Stronger systems. Healthier communities.

18/02/2026

We just dropped the Minister of Health & Wellness’ mandate message 🎥 .

In his own words, the focus is clear: stronger health systems, better access to care, and real results for every Bahamian. 🇧🇸

Watch now and see what “service with purpose” looks like in action:
- Priorities that matter
- A healthier Bahamas for all
- Direct accountability and community connection

👉 Watch full video here:

A 40 minute program highlighting Dr. Darville's accomplishments in healthcare over the last 4.5 years.