Health
Food service workers trained in advanced safety practices
Members of the hospitality industry participated in an advanced safe food practice training at the National Emergency Management Organization in San Pedro Town from Wednesday, April 25th through to Friday, April 27th.
Health
CARPHA introduces Caribbean Tourism & Health Program to Ambergris Caye
Aiming to raise awareness on a newly implemented Tourism and Health Information System (THIS) the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) held a training session at the NEMO office in San Pedro Town on Wednesday, April 25th.
Health
Belize Cancer Society of California assists San Pedro Cancer Society
The President of the Belize Cancer Society of California in the USA, Arlette Pilgrim visited the island to make a donation to the San Pedro Cancer Society (SPCS) on Tuesday, April 24th.
Health
Belize Red Cross hosts swimming rescue training on Ambergris Caye
The training was facilitated by Jared Storer, who is a firefighter, emergency medical technician and water rescue diver from the state of Washington, U.S.A. and volunteered for a week with Hummingbird Medical Resource.
Health
Assault survivor Carrie Tripodi undergoes surgery; seeks financial support
An online crowdfunding site has set a goal of $75,000 USD, to help her with living expenses and doctor check-ups as she recovers from emergency surgery at the St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, U.S.A.
Health
Ministry of Health confirms Belize was exposed to Whooping Cough
A visitor who traveled to Belize during the third week of March 2018 had Whooping Cough (Pertussis), the CDC has confirmed to the Belize Ministry of Health. An investigative team has been created to inform and follow-up with those the infected person may have interacted with.
Government
Belize Accepts BZ$28.8 M From EU For Projects In The Health and Public Finance Management Sectors
Prime Minister of Belize and the Head of the European Union Delegation to Belize Sign Financing Agreements for the Health Sector and Public Finance Management.
Health
Red Cross hosts Blood Drive in Caye Caulker
From 10AM to 3PM a total of nine pints of blood were collected at the Caye Caulker Polyclinic.