Government
Southern Health Region Receives Ambulances
On Friday, June 18, 2021, the Southern Health Region of the Ministry of Health & Wellness received two new 2020 Toyota Hiace ambulances procured through a grant of BZ$398,500. The grant was secured under the Grass-Roots Human Security Projects programme of the Government of Japan.
Government
PAHO/WHO donates computer equipment to strengthen the Immunization Information Systems of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ COVID-19 Vaccine Response
To strengthen the activities and capacities of Immunization Information Systems (IIS) for COVID-19 vaccination in the country, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) donated laptops, tablets, printers and wireless routers to the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW).
Community and Society
ComPol warns COVID-19 regulation violators; orders formation commanders to enforce COVID-19 regulations
As COVID-19 numbers slowly creep back up across the country, Commissioner of Police (ComPol) Chester Williams sent a memorandum to all formation commanders directing them to rigidly enforce the quarantine regulations, which in particular prohibits mass gatherings and social events.
Health
Waiver of Temporary Employment Permit Fees – Filipino Nurses
The Ministry of Immigration issued a letter referenced MINS/GEN/1/01/20 (130) and dated July 20, 2020, which informed the Human Resource Manager at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) in Belize City of the waiver of Employment Permit Fee for the Filipino nurses employed at that institution. The conditions of that correspondence remain in effect to date or until otherwise changed.
Community and Society
Mexico donates 100,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine
On Saturday, June 12th, the Government of Mexico announced a donation of 400,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 to Belize, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Belize was the first country to receive its share of this generous donation of 100,000 doses which were delivered at the Philip Goldson International Airport by the Mexican Air Force.
Health
Ministry of Immigration Receives Donation of PPE from Taiwanese Embassy
At a brief ceremony held on June 10th, 2021, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration in Belmopan, Hon. Ramon Cervantes, Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration, received a donation of 5,000 face masks and 500 isolation gowns from H.E. David Kuan-Chou Chien, Taiwan’s Ambassador to Belize.
Government
UNICEF Belize Provides Ministry of Health and Wellness with Cold Chain Equipment to Support the National Healthcare System
On June 10th, 2021, UNICEF Belize handed over cold chain equipment to the Ministry of Health & Wellness at an official ceremony held at the National Vaccine Building in Belmopan.
Health
San Pedro Urgent Care offers quality and professional services on Ambergris Caye
Adequate healthcare in Belize’s fastest-growing municipality-San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, is paramount for islanders and visitors alike. One healthcare center thriving to provide for the island populace is located one mile north of San Pedro at the Grand Caribe premises. San Pedro Urgent Care (SPUC) offers quality and immediate care in their fully equipped medical facility, formerly known as the Belize Medical Associates San Pedro Clinic. Services for acute, non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries are available while facilitating routine medical check-ups and managing chronic diseases and injuries through their General Practitioner (GP) and their specialists.
