Government of Bermuda
The Ministry of Health and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) wish to provide an update on the most recent outbreak of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP) and the types of fish involved, and remind members of the public about the key facts of CFP.
The Department of Health is encouraging everyone to ensure their vaccinations are up-to-date, especially if they have plans to travel this summer.
Due to persons being under-vaccinated or unvaccinated, measles in particular has returned to some areas of the world.
The Government of Bermuda Facts and Figures publication has been discontinued. Statistics on things such as Bermuda’s climate, population, economy, employment, tourism, health, education, energy consumption and transportation are published in the Bermuda Digest of Statistics.
Membership on most health boards, councils and committees is by appointment by the Minister of Health, per relevant legislation.
Membership
The Ministry of Health is committed to consulting with stakeholders and the public on major policy initiatives to ensure the best possible outcomes can be developed.
This page provides access to current consultations, including relevant documents and contact information. The method for responding will be included within the documents.
Known stakeholders will be advised when a public consultation opens up. The public is invited to check the site regularly for any updates.
OPEN CONSULTATIONS
Today is World Obesity Day. Bermuda is one of the world's most obese jurisdictions. STEPS to a Well Bermuda Survey 2014 found that 34.4% or one out of every three adults in Bermuda is obese.
I would like to welcome my colleague, the Minister of Health and Seniors, the Hon. Jeanne Atherden JP MP; recognise Inspector Robert Cardwell of the Bermuda Police Service; and introduce the new Chair of the Bermuda Road Safety Council Ali Bardgett.
We are here as the Road Safety Council acknowledges the United Nations’ World Health Organisation initiation of Global Road Safety Week for all OECD countries.
The Environmental Health Programme would like to ensure the public’s awareness of handouts, talks, workshops and other resources available for various business and private environmental health concerns.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) team strives to provide high-quality services to all of its service users and welcomes all suggestions to improve. If there are occasions when the team is unable to achieve this, a complaint may be appropriate and we seek to provide the public with an opportunity to reach us.
We view complaints as an opportunity to learn and improve our services and procedures for the future, as well as a chance to put things right for the person who makes a complaint.
The Ministry of Health and Seniors announces that the Health Insurance Department recently issued its annual report for FutureCare and Health Insurance Plan (HIP) policyholders.
The 2015/2016 report, which covers the period from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016, outlines growth in the number of policyholders, new medical benefits, how claims money was spent, the new care management strategy, personal home care benefits, and a wellness promotion benefit among others.