Sunday, October 4, 2026

Health

First Confirmed Case of Chikungunya in Belize

1 of the samples sent for further testing has been confirmed positive for Chikungunya, and is the first such case for Belize.

Sub-aquatics of Belize Limited educate tour operators on healthy dive practice

Sub-aquatics of Belize Limited hosted seminars in Caye Caulker Village and San Pedro Town to educate local tour operators on healthy dive practices. The...

Smile Clinic celebrates 10 Anniversary with free dental clinic

On November 12, the Smile Clinic located at Holy Cross Anglican School in San Pedro Town celebrated their 10th anniversary since their foundation. To mark...

Red Cross and Cancer Society join efforts for Island Blood Drive

On Saturday November 8th, the San Pedro Red Cross in coalition with the San Pedro Cancer Society and Belize Blood Donor Services teamed up...

Dr. Irma Zuniga joins Polyclinic Staff

On Tuesday November 4th, Dr. Irma Zuniga joined the staff at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez Polyclinic II. Originally from Corozal Town, Dr. Zuniga is...

Smile Clinic hosts first of eight dental clinics

The San Pedro Smile Dental Clinic at Holy Cross Anglican School has been in operation for the past six years and each year, they host...

San Pedro Red Cross airs Vampire Commercial to inspire blood donation

The San Pedro Red Cross (SPRC) have created an attention-grabbing commercial to promote blood donation. Featuring island telenovela stars, Josh Nuñez and Horacio “Chito”...

Preliminary results reveal three positive cases of Chikungunya in Belize

The Government of Belize through the Ministry of Health has released preliminary results which confirm three positive Immunoglobulin (IgM) antibody tests for Chikungunya (Chik...