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A story of recovery on World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10, 2017
“Take a Minute, Change a Life” - World Suicide Prevention Day 2017. On September 10th, take a minute, reach out, and possibly change someone's life.
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Ministry of Health monitoring unauthorized medicine
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has increased its monitoring of medicine in Belize, due to unauthorized and expired medicines found circulating in the market.
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Ambergris Caye has a new Health Inspector, Christina Sanchez-Martinez
As of August, 1st, Christina Sanchez-Martinez, a native of the Stann Creek District, officially became the island’s new health inspector.
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PUBLIC ADVISORY #2: Ciguatera Poisoning Detected in Fish Consumers
The Ministry of Health would like to alert the public that 2 further cases of suspected Ciguatera poisoning have been identified.
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Suspected Ciguatera Poisoning Detected in Fish Consumers
The Ministry of Health informs the public that suspected fish poisoning (Ciguatera poisoning) was detected in persons that had eaten fish bought from a fish vendor in Ladyville, Belize District.
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Minister of Health suggests banning soft drinks in schools
The Minister of Health, Honourable Pablo Marin has called for healthy eating at schools, emphasizing a ban on soft drinks and other carbonated beverages.
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MOH and PAHO promote Breastfeeding
In Belize, the Ministry of Health (MOH) partnered with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to host several events to promote breastfeeding, from health fairs to photo contests.
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Diabetes in San Pedro: What is it, are you at risk, and what can you do?
Belize, and especially San Pedro, has seen an increase in the rate of diabetes, as well as risk factors such as obesity.