Health
Ministry of Health & Wellness Confirms Two Measles Cases in Belize
The Ministry of Health & Wellness informs the public of two confirmed positive cases of measles in Belize. The last confirmed case of measles was in 1991. The positive cases were identified in persons from the Corozal and Cayo districts who formed part of a group with a recent travel history to Mexico. Since their return on March 31, 2025, two of the persons developed fever and rash, and samples were collected, which confirmed the diagnosis. All persons who travelled in that group remain in isolation at this time, and the ministry continues to monitor for any development of fever and rash.
Community and Society
Glow walk/run raises autism awareness in San Pedro
On April 4th, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) organized an autism glow walk/run at the Honorable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex (Saca Chispas) to raise awareness and support for autistic children. This event, made possible by the collaboration with Autism Belize and the active participation of the community, started at 6PM and attracted a large crowd. Participants received free glow sticks to enhance the festive atmosphere.
Health
Mobile Health Clinic brings vital services to the DFC Area
On Saturday, April 5th, residents of the DFC area in San Pedro Town benefited from a mobile health clinic that offered essential medical services to the community. The initiative is a collaborative effort among the San Pedro Town Council, the San Pedro Lions Club, and Area Representative Honorable Andre Perez to enhance healthcare accessibility across the island. As the island's population grows significantly, providing these services to different communities has become increasingly important.
Health
Blood storage unit opens at San Pedro’s Ambergris Hope Hospital
On April 5th, the first blood storage unit in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, was officially inaugurated at the Ambergris Hope Hospital. Located on Pescador Drive, this facility currently holds approximately ten units of blood but can store up to 50 units if needed. In addition to blood, the storage unit also contains fresh frozen plasma, essential for treating bleeding incidents.
Health
It’s Time to Pull Up Your Sleeves, Belize
For Immediate Release, San Pedro, Belize | April 7, 2025 — Island Donors Squad is issuing an immediate call for voluntary blood donors to...
Health
Excessive levels of lead detected in donated outdoor gym equipment
The discovery of lead levels in outdoor gymnasium equipment has led the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) to recommend the removal of such equipment from public spaces. This fitness equipment was acquired in 2018 through a collaboration with the Taiwanese Embassy and distributed nationwide, with San Pedro Town being one of the beneficiaries.
Health
Ministry of Health & Wellness Warns Public Against Tainted Supplements
The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW), relying on alerts issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgos Sanitarios COFEPRIS, and Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios AEMPS, and following its own investigation, is warning the public about the circulation of tainted dietary supplements in Cayo, Orange Walk, Stann Creek, and Belize districts.
Health
The Salud Mesoamerica Initiative saves the lives of thousands of Belizean mothers and newborns
In Belize, the proportion of mothers and newborns receiving quality care for obstetric and neonatal complications more than doubled between 2012 and 2022, thanks to Salud Mesoamerica Initiative (SMI) efforts to improve maternal, child, and reproductive health in terms of access, use, and quality. Administered by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), this regional health initiative significantly improved health care for the poorest 20% of women, children, and adolescents in not only Belize, but also six other Central American countries and one Mexican state, according to an independent study from NORC at the University of Chicago.
