Health & Science

The Latest on COVID in Belize

As for the latest COVID-19 statistics. Dr Diaz explained that the country has experienced six
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BTB monitoring and vigilant about COVID-19 numbers in China

As Belize continues to make best efforts to attract tourists from the European market, we
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Toledo Teenager Receive Severe Burns After Explosion and Poor Treatment

A teenager from Bella Vista Village, Toledo experienced a life-threatening situation when the garbage at
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MOHW Launches Investigation into Reports of Ill-Treatment at the Independence

The Director of Public Health and Wellness in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr.
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Christmas Gatherings Contribute to Rise in Covid-19 Cases

The Ministry of Health and Wellness reports that two hundred twenty-eight new cases of Covid-19
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NAB President Says Belizeans are Still Getting their Covid-19 Shot

The Ministry of Health and Wellness continues to encourage the public to get their Covid-19
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Nurses Association of Belize Receive Donation of Medical Supplies

The Nurses Association of Belize received various medical supplies today donated by a Belizean non-profit
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CRC’s Jonathan Triminio featured in Forbes

It’s not everyday someone from Belize gets featured in Forbes Magazine and for research biologist,
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Garbage is mounting on Plues Street

It’s unsanitary and a significant health hazard. That’s what attorney-at-law Norman Rodriguez has called the
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PAHO rep says vaccines will continue to help Belize

The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) has long advocated for vaccines in Belize. Since officially
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Ministry of Health continues appeal for Belizeans to get their

Continue to get tested and take all your shots… that’s what the Ministry of Health
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Numbers of people getting their COVID shots are falling off

People are not going out to get their COVID-19 shots and the Ministry of Health
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Ministry of Health and Wellness received medical supplies from the

The Ministry of Health and Wellness this morning several pieces of medical supplies, thanks to
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Belize Borders Remain Test-Free

As Covid-19 numbers increase in Belize, so do the number of cases in neighbouring countries
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Belize Records RSV Cases

Then there are confirmed cases of Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, which is a
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The Japanese Government and UNICEF donate cold chain equipment to

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is now better equipped to store vaccines thanks to
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COVID-19 Numbers Are Back Up

Health officials are closely monitoring the number of new COVID-19 cases. That’s because the ministry
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Belize Government receives accolades for restructuring the Bond

The Government of Belize has received the award for Sovereign Restructuring Deal of the Year.
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DOE Rejects Port of Belize Port Expansion Project

This evening, the Department of the Environment has announced that it will not be giving
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Is COVID-19 back on the rise?

Tonight, health officials are closely monitoring the recent spike in COVID-19 cases. That’s because the
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MOHW Says No Mask Mandate this Holiday Season

While the Ministry of Health and Wellness is not expecting another major outbreak of the
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MOHW is working to keep its Belize’s medical professionals in

And as you heard, the ministry is not recommending a return of a face-mask mandate,
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Medical Supply Shortage Should Improve by Next Tender Cycle

Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard, also addressed the claims of a continuous shortage
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Belmopan has a new poly-clinic

Residents of Belmopan and surrounding communities will now have better access to healthcare through the
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Non-Communicable Diseases: How does Belize tackle them head on?

Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cancer and hypertension continue to ravage the Belizean population. The
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MBECA holds a Blue Economy Fair

Today, the Ministry of Blue Economy held a Blue Economy Fair in Belize City to
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Minister of Human Development says GOB is serious about tackling

The Government is working to address the needs of mentally challenged persons in Belize, according
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The Inspiration Center Launches Calendar for 2023

The Inspiration Center held its annual calendar launch as part of the activities to commemorate
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Health Fair Held in Belmopan

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is hosting a health fair in Belmopan. The purpose
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Yes for Oil Exploration Down South; No to Land Exploitation

The spokesperson for the MLA and TAA, Cristina Coc, says the Maya Communities are not
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The Public Service Workers’ Trust launches health care programs for

The members of the Integrity Commissioner have been sworn in by Dame Froyla Tzalam, Governor
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BELAIFA and the Kidney Association held their annual health fair

In celebration of Insurance Awareness week, the Belize Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (BELAIFA)
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The Ministry of Blue Economy to Host Climate Resilience Forum

The Ministry of Blue Economy will host a two-day Climate Resilience Forum. The event will
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Belize continues to work at its energy policy

The Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics and E-Governance hosted the second stakeholder consultation on
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How does BEL see itself in distributive generation in the

Belize Electricity Limited says that it has a vested interest in Belize’s energy needs for
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Caye Caulker gets new health facility

Caye Caulker Village has now gotten a new health centre. The community, with an estimated
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Stigma-reduction campaign for mental health launched

The Ministry of Health & Wellness, PAHO/WHO and local NGO, Mind Health Connect Belize are
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Andrew Baird “Steps Away” from KHMHA Union Presidency

There is friction within the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority Union. Love News has confirmed
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“Hound of Hell” variant of COVID reported in Mexico; not

 Mexican authorities are reporting several cases of a new variant of COVID-19. An article by
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Minister Bernard speaks on ultimatum from health professionals coalition

The Belize Coalition of Medical Professionals has raised a number of concerns via a press
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Things need to change at the KHMH, says Health Minister

For years, there have been multiple challenges on various fronts at the nation’s flagship public
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MOHW announces HPV testing available at all public health facilities

The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it has achieved a critical milestone in the
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MOHW is hoping access to testing reduces cancer-related stigma

 The Ministry of Health and Wellness reports that cervical cancer is the second most common
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PG Hospital Receives New Lab Equipment

The Punta Gorda Community Hospital in Toledo is now equipped to provide more holistic medical
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Health Minister responds to concerns over shortages of medication

During today’s meeting with the Nurses Association of Belize, representatives of the association and the
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Belizeans’ Mental Health Crumbling Under the Impacts of Lisa

Coping with mental challenges in and of itself is hard and for many people who
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Youths in Punta Gorda Learn how to mitigate effects of

And finally, young men and women in Punta Gorda Town are learning how they can
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Belize celebrates World Diabetes Day

Hundreds of nations across the globe are celebrating today, November 14, as World Diabetes. Each
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CEO of Economic Development shares his thoughts on COP 27

A small delegation of Belizeans is in Egypt for COP 27. The country is hoping
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Fourteen Indicators Identified in Belize to be Used to Monitor

Belize is expecting to become one of the trailblazers in the region in climate change
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Belize Engages in More Talks About Strengthening the Country’s Cybersecurity

Belize commits to being more proactive in safeguarding the country’s cybersecurity. The Minister of State
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Climate Experts Observing US Midterms Election Results

And because the US is a big polluter country, Climate Change experts in the region
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Agriculture Ministry revokes order of areas infected with bird flu

There were no positive cases of influenza. That was the stance of the Belize Poultry
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Why is data important in shaping effective climate policy?

Belize’s efforts to protect its environment remain a focal point of the Government’s national agenda.
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ECLAC Data and Policy Workshop held as COP27 continues in

The workshop, which is being supported by the Economic Commission for Latin American & the
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Belize participates at COP27; Caribbean gov’ts call for swift and

Belize is among several countries participating in the 27th Session of the Conference of the
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BWS – PUBLIC NOTICE – Boil Water Advisory

BWS hereby notifies customer that due to the effects of Hurricane Lisa, noraml water supplies
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Forest Fire at Deep River Forest Reserve

A forest fire is raging in the Deep River Forest Reserve in the Toledo District.
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UDP Shadow Minister of Health speaks on ‘emergency’ at KHMH

Coming off their press conference yesterday, the KHMHA Workers’ Union say that they are now
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Talking about mental health…in the workplace

How’s your mental health today? That’s perhaps a question we should ask ourselves each day.
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The City of Belmopan holds cancer awareness walk

Residents of Belmopan this morning participated in their annual walk for cancer awareness. Correspondent Fem
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Chamber and Trade Unions appear happy on the progress of

The Occupational Safety and Health Bill has been ventilated since 2014 and the proposed law
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Belize participates in 3-day exchange on universal health coverage in

Representatives of health sectors across the Caribbean, including Belize, are in St. Lucia participating in
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KHMHA Union Says the Hospital Is Falling Apart

The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority Union is sounding the alarm and is bringing to
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KHMH CEO Refutes Claims of Hospital Collapsing

Chief Executive Officer at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, Chandra Nisbet-Cansino says she was blindsided
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Minister of Health Addresses Concerns about Meeting with Health Workers

Also responding to the union’s concerns this morning was Health and Wellness Minister Kevin Bernard.
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Health Minister says Explains Delays in Medication Supply

In an interview with Love News, Health and Wellness Minister Kevin Bernard addressed concerns related
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GOB Participates in PAHO One Health Initiative

The Ministry of Health and Wellness today launched the National One Health platform. This electronic
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Free Medical Services in Dangriga

Dangriga residents are receiving medical care courtesy of a team from the US. Correspondent Harry
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Caribbean Public Health Agency Says the Solution to Climate Change

The Second Caribbean Congress on Adolescent and Youth Health which was being held in Kingston,
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Belize at COP 27

And one of the upcoming global events that Belize will not send a huge delegation
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Introducing One Med Virtual Clinic

One of the things that the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to do is rely more
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