The Department of Public Health Bahamas

07/09/2026

It’s back!👟

Get Up, Step Up Bahamas is stepping up for round two; bigger, and open to EVERY single island.

Launching LIVE at Fitness Fete 3.0 🎉
📅 September 12th | 🕡 6:30 PM | 📍 Andre Rogers Stadium

Then the challenge runs September 12 – December 12 (90 days) — pick your goal (100K / 500K / 1 Million steps), track your progress, and keep moving with the whole country behind you.

✅ Open to all 16 islands
✅ Open to all ages
✅ Free to join — you don’t even have to attend Fitness Fete to sign up

Swipe through for everything you need to know, then scan the QR in our bio/link to register. See you there!💜

06/09/2026

🚨FITNESS FETE IS BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER! 🚨
Get ready to glow with the flow with us on Saturday, September 12 at 6:30 PM at the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium Hall as we celebrate Caribbean Wellness Day!
This year’s fitness fete will also feature the relaunch of the Department of Public Health’s National Step Competition: Get Up, Step Up!
And yes… there are prizes! 👀�8 lucky registered participants will win $100 gift certificates
�👯‍♀️ BRING YOUR CREW — the person who brings the most people wins a brand-new walking pad! (each person must be registered).

We’ll be stepping with Coach Cle, and every participant gets a FREE swag bag. So get your crew together and come ready to move!

📲 HOW TO REGISTER:�• Screenshot this video and scan the QR code�• Use the registration link provided�• Instagram: Tap the fitness fete registration link in the bio of the Healthy Bahamas Coalition page�• Facebook: Use the registration link below 👇🏾
You’re not ready for everything we have in store! 🔥
DON’T MEET US THERE… BEAT US THERE! 💥

Registration link: https://forms.gle/55PR4hg8hT4FhDMX6

02/09/2026

In recognition of World Su***de Prevention Day, the Ministry of Health & Wellness, Department of Public Health, Mental Health Programming Unit, and Bahamas Psychological Association invite you to join us for a Candlelight Vigil.

📅 Thursday, 10th September, 2026
🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Rawson Square
🟠 Please wear orange

We will gather to remember those we have lost to su***de, support the people who continue to carry their memory, and stand with those who may be struggling to find a way forward.

Each candle is a reminder that every life matters.

Let’s come together as a community, because no one should have to carry grief or struggle alone.

🧡 The Ministry of Health & Wellness Bahamas
🧡 The Department of Public Health Bahamas
🧡 Mental Health Programming Unit
🧡 Bahamas Psychological Association

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Nurse Chambers, of the Health Promotion and Education Unit, shares important Back to School tips for students and parents.

How many of these tips are you planning to try?

31/07/2026

☀️ This Emancipation Day, don’t just celebrate; emancipate yourself from the holiday heat! 🥤💦

As you head to the beach, family gatherings, regattas, festivals, and other holiday events this long weekend, remember that high temperatures can quickly lead to dehydration and heat-related illness.

Stay safe by:
💧 Drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
🧢 Wearing light, loose-fitting clothing and a hat.
🌳 Taking breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
🍉 Eating water-rich fruits and avoiding too much alcohol in the sun.
👶👵 Checking in on children, older adults, and anyone with chronic medical conditions, as they’re more vulnerable to the heat.

Let’s enjoy the holiday responsibly and look out for one another.

Celebrate the freedom. Escape the heat. Stay hydrated. Stay healthy.➕💙

DepartmentOfPublicHealth HealthyBahamas

28/07/2026

Today is World Hepatitis Day, a reminder that hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection. Left untreated, it can lead to serious liver damage, liver cancer, and even death. The challenge is that many people with hepatitis have no symptoms for years and don’t know they’re infected.

The good news? Hepatitis is preventable, treatable, and in some cases, curable.

💉 Get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B.
🩺 Know your risk and get tested.
❤️ Practice healthy habits to reduce your risk.
👨‍⚕️ Seek medical care if you think you’ve been exposed.

Together, we can raise awareness, reduce stigma, and work toward eliminating hepatitis as a public health threat.

Protect your liver. Protect your health.

HealthyBahamas

24/07/2026

Today is the first day of our first session of Psychological First Aid training in New Providence! Our participants have completed the introductory segment and are now about to dive into the content.

Session 2 is at the end of the month - Thursday 30th July and Friday 31st July. If you have registered and can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible. There are many people waitlisted who are eager to attend.

You can email the Mental Health Programming Unit: Christina Johnson ([email protected]) and Kennita Saunders-Kemp ([email protected]).

We look forward to hosting you!

💚 The Ministry of Health & Wellness Bahamas
💚 The Department of Public Health Bahamas
💚 Mental Health Programming Unit
💚 Bahamas Psychological Association