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August 2, 2023

Man on remand for murder charge given jail time for old offense of failing to wear face mask during State of Emergency

But years after being charged and fighting the case at trial, Robert Lamb, who is on remand on a charge of murder, was found guilty of [...]
August 1, 2023

International News: Florida experiences new leprosy plague: What does it mean for Belize?

Central Florida in particular has seen a disproportionate share of cases, which specify that this just might be an endemic location for the disease.  According to [...]
August 1, 2023

Ministry of Health and Wellness urges employers to support working moms

This year’s theme, “Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a Difference for Working Parents”, speaks to strengthening the capacity to protect, promote and support breastfeeding across all levels of [...]
July 26, 2023

Man hospitalized following fall from building scaffolding

The unidentified worker was at a popular hotel site when he fell and was immediately rushed to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, where he is now [...]
July 24, 2023

Ministry of Agriculture, International Regional Organization for Health in Agriculture (OIRSA) sign agreement to boost the banana industry in Belize

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: A landmark agreement was signed today between the Ministry of Agriculture and the International Regional Organization for Health in Agriculture (OIRSA) to [...]
July 24, 2023

World Health Organization: Over 230,000 people around the world die from drowning every year

Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that 236,000 people die from drowning every year.
July 21, 2023

World Health Organization concerned of dengue risk as global warming pushes cases near historic highs

Data from the WHO indicate that dengue rates are rising globally, with reported cases since 2000 up eight-fold to 4.2 million in 2022.
July 20, 2023

Belize Agricultural Health Authority clamps down on importation of animals from Central America as screwworm identified in Panama, Costa Rica after 23 years

On Wednesday, BAHA issued a press release to inform the public about the New World screwworm outbreak in Central America.