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August 15, 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 9am to 3pm.
August 15, 2023

Healthy Habits, Healthy Schools, Healthy Belize: Ministries of Health and Education plans ‘healthification’ of schools

Today, they launched an initiative to promote healthy eating - not just for healthy eating's sake but because there are tangible benefits.
August 11, 2023

First GST, now import duty to be removed from female sanitary products

“In February of 2023, Cabinet approved the waiver of duties and taxes on such products. While Government was able to zero-rate GST on feminine sanitary products [...]
August 11, 2023

Belize City man fined for stolen water tank from Cleopatra White Clinic

Tyrone William Joseph, 38, of Lavender Street, Belize City, pleaded not guilty to a theft charge in court and was offered bail, but changed his mind [...]
August 10, 2023

Cabinet backs study of rehabilitation services for mental health, substance abuse

According to the Executive's statement on its most recent meeting, Cabinet discussed the issue of the growing number of Belizeans who are suffering from these illnesses.
August 8, 2023

Ministry of Health and Wellness hosts regional workshop on outbreak management and case investigation

Participants include public health officers, district health educators, rapid response team managers and regional/ district surveillance focal points.
August 7, 2023

International News: World Health Organization flags Indian-made cold syrup in latest warning over contaminated drugs

The WHO has issued a series of warnings about substandard medicines from India.
August 6, 2023

COVID-19 wave was coming, now going; Ministry of Health says be not afraid

But from earlier in the year, there has been a fluctuation in the number of reported active COVID-19 cases. In speaking to reporters separately this week, [...]