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Shark Attack & Tourism Safety: A 37-year-old tourist was seriously injured after a shark bite during a dolphin excursion about three nautical miles off North Bimini; she was treated at Bimini Community Clinic and airlifted to New Providence, while police investigate the incident and shark type. Public Health Lab Readiness: CARPHA wrapped up its 11th CariPHLN workshop in Barbados, bringing 26 lab directors across the region (including The Bahamas) together to strengthen disease detection, surveillance, diagnostic coordination, and lab networking. Health System Resilience: Bahamas Minister of Health & Wellness Dr. Michael Darville shared the country’s hurricane lessons and digital health/telehealth preparedness at the IDB regional dialogue on building resilient health systems. Workplace Safety Standards: The Ministry of Public Service and Labour Pia Glover-Rolle pushed for updated occupational safety and health regulations after fatal construction accidents. University of The Bahamas Facilities: UB says remediation is underway at Oakes Field Campus after union complaints about leaks, mould, rodents, and unsafe learning spaces. National Investment Fund Accountability: Finance Minister Michael Halkitis defended $310.9m NIF spending for public investments, stressing governance and oversight amid opposition scrutiny. Animal Welfare: Baark! is refocusing on targeted community spay/neuter work in Nassau Village while keeping free/subsidized services for low-income pet owners. Local Wellness Alert: The Ministry of Health warned Saharan dust may worsen asthma and chronic conditions, advising extra care for children, elderly, and pregnant women. Community & Sports: Colina supported BICA’s 55th Anniversary Gala; CWCO backed young Bahamian baseball players returning as champions from Texas. Run Bahamas Marathon: Corporate Bahamas is being invited to sponsor the inaugural Run Bahamas Marathon Race Weekend in Nassau, with multiple race distances and medical/hydration support planned.

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BTT Medical Institute Launches First-in-Human Safety Clinical Trial Evaluating Induced Hyperthermia with the Computerized Brain-Guided Abreu BTT 700 Temperature Management System (TMS) Inspired by the Nobel Prize-recognized Malarial Fever Therapy

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Bahamian Patient Finds Answers, Undergoes Robotic Kidney Surgery at Health City Cayman Islands

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