Sunday, October 4, 2026

Health

SPTC will continue efforts to control the Zika situation

Recently, the BTIA Caye Caulker Branch hosted health officials from the MOH to hold aggressive campaigns regarding the prevention of Zika.

Letter to the Editor: Assisting Cancer Patient Lizette Alamina Gutierrez

Mrs. Lizette Alamina Gutierrez was diagnosed with cervical cancer 2B early January 2017

The first dentists have arrived at the Smile Clinic Too

Annually, the San Pedro Smile Clinic Too at the Holy Cross Anglican School hosts a number of dentists offering free dental services.

National AIDS Commission hosts workshop on “Creating an enabling Environment for Key Populations Affected by HIV in Belize”

In an effort to train journalists/media personnel in reporting topics regarding HIV (human immunodeficiency disorder)/TB (tuberculosis), the National AIDS Commission (NAC) hosted a two-day training on January 17th and January 18th.

Belize Red Cross San Pedro Branch reports a successful 2016

The Belize Red Cross San Pedro Branch was very busy during 2016 as they hosted fundraisers, first aid trainings, blood drives, and even radio and telethons.

Belize recognized for Measles and Rubella Elimination

Belize has been officially recognized for eliminating measles, rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS).

Dental volunteers return to Ambergris Caye

Doctor Pierre Boumerhi and a team of dental volunteers from Pennsylvania, USA visited La Isla Bonita to provide a week of free dental services.

Annual HIV/AIDS Fundraising Fair a resounding success!

The San Pedro AIDS Commission together with the NAC hosted an annual World AIDS Day awareness fair at the Central Park on Sunday, December 4th.