The Wellness Unit

01/06/2026

The Ministry of Health & Wellness, Wellness Unit "Move Bahamas" Out Island Edition Highlights. Saturday, 11 April, 2026. We encouraged living a healthy life by staying away from sugary drinks and to partake in daily movement. Remember: "The Health of a Nation is the Wealth of a Nation."

01/06/2026

The Ministry of Health & Wellness, Wellness Unit is on the Move in the community from the 18th - 22nd of May, 2026. We were spreading the wellness message, encouraging the community to limit the intake of the sugary drinks this summer. Encouraging our citizens that water is the best choice! Remember: "The Health of a Nation is the Wealth of a Nation. "

06/05/2026

The Ministry of Health & Wellness, Mental Health Programming Unit is hosting its Annual Mental Health Symposium. "From Prevention to Policy" Friday 8th May, 2026 @ the National Training Agency @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. FREE FREE FREE FREE

06/05/2026

The Ministry of Health & Wellness, Wellness Unit Champions from the East, West, North, and South Teams hosted, Wellness Pop-Ups. East Team was at Super Value, Prince Charles, West Team was at National Workers Co-Operative Credit Union, Harold Road, North Team was at Baillou Hill Road Clinic, and South Team was at Quality Home Center, Carmichael Road. Tuesday, April 28, 2026 @ 10:00AM - 1:00PM. They shared wellness tips for living a healthy life. Remember: "The Health of a Nation is the Wealth of a Nation."

01/05/2026

The Ministry of Health & Wellness, Wellness Unit hosted: "Move Bahamas Fun Run Walk & Health Screenings at Goodman's Bay. Saturday, April 11, 2026 @ 5:00Am - 11:00Am. We also had "Move Bahamas in several of the family Islands. New Providence, Grand Bahama, Bimini, Exuma, Andros, Eleuthera, & Cat Island. We had free giveaways and screened for, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, and Low Hemoglobin levels. Remember: "The Health of a Nation is the Wealth of a Nation."

27/04/2026

Join us for our Wellness Pop-Ups!

27/04/2026

The Ministry of Health & Wellness, Wellness Unit was present at the Government Secondary School Sports Association (GSSSA) Track & Field Championships at the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium, March 4 - 6, 2026. We promoted wellness by giving out water and fruits. We also shared the dangers of consuming drinks with high sugar content. We let the athletes know that water is the best choice. In attendance was the Hon. Mario Bowleg, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, and the Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training. Remember: "The Health of a Nation is the Wealth of a Nation."

09/04/2026

02/04/2026

The Ministry of Health & Wellness, Wellness Unit is having "Move Bahamas" Fun Run Walk & Health Fair. Saturday, 11 April, 2026 @ 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM. We will be in New Providence at Goodman's Bay Park, Grand Bahama in Pineridge at the Urban Renewal Park, Garden Villas, Exuma at Regatta Site Park, Cat Island at New Bight Park, Andros at Queens Park, Inagua at Independent Market, Bimini at Bay Front Park, and Eleuthera at Longley New Berry Park. There will be FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS, FREE GIVEAWAYS, and FREE REGISTRATION. Remember: "The Health of a Nation is the Wealth of a Nation."

27/03/2026

The Ministry of Health and Wellness, The Wellness Unit will be hosting the Move Bahamas Fun Run Walk on April 11, 2026 from 5:00 AM – 11:00 AM across multiple islands.

Enjoy a fun, active morning with free health screenings, giveaways, and free registration. Open to all ages.

Come out and let’s get moving!