PAHO/WHO Belize and the Ministry of Health and Wellness host National Datathon to Advance Digital Health Transformation

Published by BBNTEAM at June 13, 2025

Posted: Friday, June 13, 2025. 1:23 pm CST.

Press Release

Through funding support from the Universal Health Coverage Partnership (UHCP), the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW), has launched a two-day National Health Datathon to advance Belize’s digital health agenda and strengthen its health information systems.

This milestone event brings together MoHW staff, IT experts, epidemiologists, surveillance officers, and partners from across sectors to collaboratively map and analyze existing data assets, identify gaps, and propose interoperable solutions. Through hands-on group work, the participants will work together to develop proposals to enhance data governance, surveillance, and decision-making.

Aligned with Belize’s commitment to Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Datathon directly supports key frameworks, including PAHO’s Roadmap for the Digital Transformation, the 2024-2030 Plan of Action for Health Information Systems, and Belize’s Country Cooperation Strategy 2023-2027.

Beyond the event, efforts will focus on institutionalizing a national interoperability framework and strengthening digital governance for long-term impact. By fostering equity, transparency, and innovation, PAHO/WHO Belize and the MoHW reaffirm their commitment to building a resilient, data-driven health system for all.

About PAHO/WHO

The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) works with the countries of the Americas to improve the health and quality of life of their populations. Founded in 1902, it is the world’s oldest international public health agency. It serves as the Regional Office of WHO for the Americas and is the specialized health agency of the Inter-American system. For further information, please contact Zenena Moguel, Communications and Visibility Specialist at [email protected] or visit paho.org/en/belize.

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