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August 31, 2023

International News: Heavy metal weed: study finds consumers may experience elevated levels of lead and cadmium in blood, urine

Over 7,200 adults were tested. 358 who had used marijuana during the past 30 days were found to have 27 percent higher levels of lead in [...]
August 31, 2023

International News: Canada widens recall of energy drinks for too much caffeine

By Celeste Chang: The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has reported that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is now recalling more than 25 brands from shelves [...]
August 31, 2023

Clinica Nueva Esperanza joins National Health Insurance program in Orange Walk District

Founder Dr Perlita Aldana has served in the national health system as a family medicine specialist before she became a vascular surgeon. It is a family [...]
August 30, 2023

Ministry of Health hosts Non-Communicable Diseases Back-to-school Expo

It was held as a reminder for youths to start making healthier choices today to reduce the risks of NCDs. The official ceremony was held this [...]
August 28, 2023

Ministry of Health and Wellness gears up for Non-Communicable Diseases Back to School Expo

The expo will commence on August 29, 2023 at the Belmopan Civic Center from 9 am to 3 pm.
August 24, 2023

Ministry of Health and Wellness to standardize role within Pharmacy and Drug Inspectorate Units

Therefore, Cabinet gave approval to update the structure of the units to ensure better monitoring and evaluation of the pharmaceuticals and supplies and to adjust the [...]
August 24, 2023

Ministry of Health, PAHO hosts workshop on detection of fake meds

The 3-day workshop focused on the prevention, detection and response to Substandard and Falsified Medical Products.
August 23, 2023

PAHO, WHO, and MoHW collaborate on a workshop addressing falsified medical products in Belize

Over 40 representatives from a wide array of organizations and departments are set to participate. Notable attendees include key figures from MoHW, the Police Department, Belize [...]