Sunday, October 4, 2026

Health

San Pedro Cancer society holds successful blood drive

During a blood drive organized by the San Pedro Cancer Society (SPCS) in collaboration with the Belize Blood Donor Service, a total of 38 pints of vital blood were collected.

Brodie’s Pharmacy hosts Health Fair

Brodie's Pharmacy decided to give back the community by hosting a Health Fair on Saturday, July 9th at the San Pedro Lions Den.

EKG machine arrives to San Pedro

After two months of waiting, an electrocardiogram (EKG) machine arrived at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II on Wednesday, June 29th.

Condoms donated to the San Pedro AIDS Commission

The San Pedro AIDS Commission would like to extend a big THANK YOU to Iris and Pat Stone for their generous donation of 1,000 Sweetheart Latex Condoms.

Caye Caulker confirms three cases of Zika

MOH issued a press release on Monday, June 20th stating that Caye Caulker has confirmed three cases of Zika, totaling five cases of the virus within Belize.

Alex Parmelee fails to deliver ambulances to EMS program

Alex Parmelee has not made it back to San Pedro with the promised ambulances.

Customs delay installation of EKG machine at the Polyclinic

Customs Department has been reluctant to clear the EKG machine because it is unsure whether or not they should charge duty.

Diver Alert Networks educates Local dive instructors

Director of Medical Programs Matias Nochetto of Diver Alert Networks explained about the importance of knowing the different symptoms a patient may develop during and after a diving session.