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July 8, 2023

National Health Insurance scheme launches in Orange Walk District: A significant step towards improved healthcare access

The Government of Belize, acting through the Social Security Board, formalized agreements with primary healthcare facilities and service providers that will cater to the needs of [...]
July 6, 2023

Prime Minister, Special Envoy and health policymakers discuss priorities for cancer

“Cancer has touched so many families and so many of us can speak of a family member or friend who is a survivor or has lost [...]
July 5, 2023

Government expands basic food basket of grocery items; importers will be better regulated

In remarks at the House of Representatives, Minister of Human Development Dolores Balderamos-Garcia observed, “Many families struggle to make ends meet, particularly when it comes to [...]
July 4, 2023

Security guard tests positive for COVID-19, forcing half-day closure of Belize City Magistrate’s Court

An official notice read, “The general public is hereby notified that the Magistrate's Court office located at 1729 Coney Drive in Belize City will be closed [...]
July 3, 2023

OIRSA donates equipment to the Belize Agriculture Health Authority to enhance diagnostic capacity for Avian Influenza

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belize Agriculture Health Authority (BAHA) Animal Health Department received laptops and printing materials from the International Regional Organization for Plant and Animal [...]
June 27, 2023

World Health Organization appoints 1st ever Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health

Dr. Kerry is a renowned global health expert and medical doctor and CEO of Seed Global Health.
June 27, 2023

Heineman-Robicsek Foundation completes successful heart operation mission at Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital in Belize

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The United States-based Heineman-Robicsek Foundation said on Tuesday that last week it completed a successful mission at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) [...]
June 24, 2023

Ministry of Health offers scholarships for students in nursing programs

Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that 115,000 healthcare workers died from COVID-19 between January 2020 and May 2021. With millions still sick, this [...]