Health
Public Advisory: Amnesty mobile clinics coming to San Pedro in February
An amnesty clinic is being planned for February 4-5th in San Pedro Town. Designed for people to address their legal status in Belize, the island sessions will help those who need help with their applications. Organizers expect to offer aid for up to 150 persons during the two-day event. Anyone planning to attend, and/or may have questions, is asked to call 223-9500.
Health
Advisory: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5NI
The Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise (MAFSE), the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management, the Regional International Organization for Agricultural Health (OIRSA) and the Belize Poultry Association (BPA) inform the public that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has recently been confirmed in pelicans on the coast of Puerto Cortes and La Ceiba, Honduras.
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.