Health
HIV prevention medication available in San Pedro
A new medication designed to prevent infection by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is available at all public health facilities countrywide, including San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. When taken as prescribed, PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is considered highly effective in preventing the chances of getting HIV from sex or injection dru
Health
COVID-19 vaccines are still available; residents encouraged to get vaccinated as cases increase
COVID-19 is still very much existent, and anyone who remains unvaccinated is encouraged to visit their nearest health centre to get the vaccine. Covid boosters are also available for those due for their third or fourth jab. The Nurses Association of Belize (NAB) said on Wednesday, January 4th that Belizeans continue getting vaccinated, a move that is being applauded as cases of the deadly virus have been increasing over the past weeks.
Health
MOHW Advises on Increased Cases of COVID-19 and Respiratory Illnesses
The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW) informs the public that over the past two weeks there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases, from 69 cases reported over a seven-day period in the first week of December 2022 to 271 cases reported between December 19 and 27. The current projections from the Epidemiology Unit at the ministry show a rise in cases into the new year, with a peak by mid-January. the ministry also notes an increase in influenza (flu) cases that cause similar symptoms to COVID-19.
Health
MOHW and Nurses Association of Belize Receive Donation of Medical Supplies
On December 19, 2022, the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) and the Nurses Association of Belize received much-needed medical supplies through Build Belize Inc., a non-profit organization based in Florida, USA.
Health
MoHW Receives Donation of Sanitizing Alcohol-gel from Government of Brazil
On December 12, 2022, the Ministry of Health & Wellness received a donation of 1,200 boxes (14,000 tons) of sanitizing alcohol-gel from the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Brazil and the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO).
Community and Society
San Pedro Polyclinic receives AC units courtesy of Taly Corporation
The island's main referral health facility for public health, the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II, received three new air conditioning units on Friday, December 9th, courtesy of Taly Corporation. This organization has also committed to helping with equipment needed in the dentistry department of the polyclinic.
Health
Belize to Observe World AIDS Day 2022
On December 1, 2022, Belize will join the global community to commemorate World AIDS Day in solidarity with the families of those who have died and are living with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).
Community and Society
Caye Caulker Health Center officially inaugurated
A little over a year after it was first announced, Honourable Andre Perez, Area Representative for Belize Rural South (BRS) (Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye), hosted a ground-breaking ceremony for a new polyclinic in Caye Caulker. On Monday, November 21st, Perez was back in La Isla Cariñosa along with the Minister of Health and Wellness (MOHW), the Honourable Kevin Bernard delivering the completed polyclinic. The new health center, named Caye Caulker Health Center, will improve the medical services on the island, which is a popular tourist destination in the country.
