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Groups and individuals from schools and other establishments can request seminars and workshops dealing with various family planning issues.

Topics considered

  • Contraceptive Methods Available today.
  • How to Use a Condom Effectively.
  • The Female Condom.
  • Cancers associated with the Female Reproductive System.
  • Cancers associated with the Male Reproductive System.
  • Pap Smears – What to Expect.
  • Prostate Exam – What to Expect.
  • How to do Self Breast Exams.
  • How to do Self Scrotal Exams.
  • How do Men Contribute to Family Size

Eligibility 

Any member of the public, can request these.

Process 
  1. Contact the Family Planning Unit via formal letter detailing group size, make-up, ages, etc. 2 weeks in advance of proposed date.
  2. Await response.
  3. Provide resources requested.
  4. Participate in workshop.
  5. Fill out evaluation for workshop.
Application Form(s) 

Not applicable

Supporting Documents 

Not applicable

Turn-around time 

This varies by request and topic.
Deadline 

A minimum of two weeks prior to the proposed date of the event.
Related Fee(s) 

There are no related fees.

For more information please contact 

The Department of Public Health
Poncianna Hill Building
Meeting Street
P. O. Box N-3730
Nassau, N.P.
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-4728
Fax.(242) 502-4874
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

 
Agency Contact Info
 
Health and Wellness, Ministry of
Poinciana Building Meeting & Augusta Street
P. O. Box N 3730
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
healthgeneral@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 502-4700 or 502-4877
Fax: (242) 502-4711
Office Hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday, except public holidays
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