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March 4, 2022

Belize prepares to roll out PrEP program, drug that reduces HIV exposure

The workshop, held from February 22-24, had a wide representation of participants including personnel from the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) United Nations Development Programme [...]
March 2, 2022

Prime Minister reports on progress made in CARICOM Intersessional Meeting

First, he addressed plans to boost agriculture to enhance food security and reduce dependence on food imports, as developed by President of Guyana Dr Irfaan Ali.
March 2, 2022

Belizeans exempt from testing for COVID-19 on return from travel

Under Statutory Instrument 36 of 2022, Belizeans who are coming back into the country and have proof of vaccination will not need to pay for COVID [...]
March 2, 2022

New survey shows increased incidents of farmers being poisoned by pesticides; authorities taking action

Over 80 stakeholders from the FAO, UB, the Pesticides Control Board, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Health and Wellness, and the Caribbean Agricultural Research [...]
March 2, 2022

UNDP hands over donation of $100,000 plus in medication and equipment to Ministry of Health

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Tuesday handed over a donation of more than $100,000 to the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) in medication [...]
March 1, 2022

St. Martin’s Credit Union donates computer equipment and software to Polyclinic in Benque

As part of SMCU's community give-back, donations have been made to the San Ignacio Police Station (motorcycle), food hampers to members affected by flooding in the [...]
February 25, 2022

Sixteen new Cuban medical and nursing officers join Belize medical field

Sixteen new Cuban medical and nursing officers have joined the Belize medical field according to the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW).
February 24, 2022

Government of Belize preparing to expand National Health insurance (NHI) to Orange Walk next

This week Prime Minister John Briceño and Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard began a tour of NHI facilities, heralding the incoming expansion. Briceño said [...]