Bahamas
Bahamas, like many Caribbean nations, is home to a vibrant and resilient healthcare system that reflects the cultural richness and diversity of its people. Physicians and healthcare professionals across the island are on the front lines of care, delivering essential health services from urban centres to rural communities.
Family physicians in Bahamas are trusted members of the community, often serving as the first point of contact for individuals and families. They manage a wide range of medical conditions, provide continuity of care, promote preventive health, and play a key role in patient education and chronic disease management.
The healthcare system typically includes both public and private sectors, with government-supported clinics and hospitals working alongside private medical practices. Family physicians, general practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals collaborate to ensure that care remains patient-centred, culturally appropriate, and accessible.
The CCFP chapter in Bahamas is dedicated to promoting professional development, strengthening primary care, and supporting the wellbeing of physicians through CME activities, community outreach, and peer networking.
We celebrate the contributions of every healthcare professional in Bahamas, and we look forward to sharing stories, updates, and events from this chapter.
I can remember our 3rd CCFP Triennial Conference in 2006 held at the Hilton Hotel & Convention Centre in Nassau, Bahamas after which The BAPCP-Bahamas Association of Primary Care Physicians was formed , spearheaded by our and their Dr Cherilyn Hanna-Hennis-Mahase. This would later double as the Bahamas Chapter of CCFP, one of our regional treasures. We were treated royally, fed intellectually, wined, dined and feted. We signed the Nassau Declaration at the end of the Conference- an important step for the College. We look forward to more news from Bahamas and our doctors there. CCFP salutes you all.
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