Health
October brings awareness to Breast Cancer
The month of October is observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer starts when cells in the breast begin to grow out of control.
Health
Health Corner: Halitosis – or chronic bad breath
While halitosis is most often linked to something happening in your mouth, it may also be a sign of gastric reflux, diabetes, liver or kidney disease.
Health
Every drop counts: Blood Drive held in Caye Caulker
In hopes of building Caye Caulker’s blood reserve, the Belize Red Cross San Pedro Branch (BRCSPC) held their second blood drive of the year at the Caye Caulker Polyclinic.
Health
Pink eye epidemic results in medication shortage on Ambergris Caye
The number of cases of Conjunctivitis, or ‘pink eye,’ across Ambergris Caye has led to a medication shortage.
Health
Caye Note: First Annual Baby Health Clinic
The public is invited to partake in the First Annual Baby Health Clinic to be held on Tuesday, October 10th from 8AM to 5PM at Oasis Spa.
Environment
Open autopsies and biomedical waste burning has Ambergris Caye residents highly concerned
Residents in southern Ambergris Caye remain concerned at the manner in which biomedical waste continues to be disposed on the island.
Health
Conjunctivitis spreads across Ambergris Caye
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or swelling of the conjunctiva which causes irritation and reddening of the eyes.
Health
Red Cross hosts blood drive on Ambergris Caye
The Belize Red Cross, San Pedro Branch (BRCSPB) hosted a successful blood drive on Saturday, September 16th in San Pedro Town.