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Hospital Flooding & Public Health Accountability: Princess Margaret Hospital’s newly renovated A&E flooded during heavy rain, with the Public Hospitals Authority saying water entered via the ambulance bay doors due to “extraordinary volume” outside the building; nurses say services resumed quickly and water flowed in after localized flooding, while the FNM’s Dr. Duane Sands criticized the explanation and raised broader system concerns. Medical Malpractice Ruling: An Appeal Court refused to overturn a malpractice finding against Dr. Gregory Carey in a childbirth case, ordering $3.6m in damages after a baby suffered brain damage leading to cerebral palsy and seizures, with the court citing failed delivery attempts before a consultant assisted. Heart Disease Prevention Push: Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville and PM Philip Davis renewed commitments at the Caribbean Cardiac Society conference to curb high rates of cardiovascular disease and other non-communicable diseases, pointing to findings from a STEPS survey and calling for practical strategies. Nursing Concerns Over Mould/Facilities: Nurses reported no major disruption from the A&E flooding, but the wider debate continues over safety and conditions in hospital facilities. Youth Health Pipeline: Bahamas Baptist University College launched a Pre-Nursing, Pharmacy & Allied Health Summer Camp for teens, using simulations and lab experiences to build future healthcare workers. Community Health & Safety: Police investigated a fatal shooting in Chippingham and a separate stabbing in Palm Beach, with victims taken to hospital and investigators urging public tips. Power Outage Health Impact: The Bahamas Chamber warned persistent outages are forcing some businesses to close and risking spoiled refrigerated goods, while pharmacies and other health-related services face disruption.

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