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diabetes
Government
Israel Honorary Consul in Belize donates care packages for people living with diabetes during the pandemic
The Government of the State of Israel, through its diplomatic missions and consulates around the world, aims to carry out its humanitarian responsibilities wherever and whenever action is required. In honour of the 73rd anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel, through the Honorary Consul of Israel to Belize, Ms. Rose Wischenka, a donation of care packages for people living with diabetes was made to help improve their quality of life and increase public awareness to their unique challenges during the pandemic.
Health
National News: The deadly cost of renal failure and dialysis in Belize
Belizeans are questioning the Ministry of Health's current $2 million dollar budget can only subsidize 30 dialysis patients when there are so many who desperately need help.
Health
Diabetes in San Pedro: What is it, are you at risk, and what can you do?
Belize, and especially San Pedro, has seen an increase in the rate of diabetes, as well as risk factors such as obesity.
Health
SPHS benefits from diabetes awareness campaign
Thousands of Belizeans live with diabetes. Diabetes has become a major health concern across the world, with 9.3% of the human population living with...
Community and Society
Over 13% of Belize’s population living with diabetes
Rice and beans, stewed chicken, potato salad and a couple slices of fried plantain is the traditional dish that most Belizeans enjoy. This is...
Health
Persons living with Diabetes to benefit from Regional Study-based Project
Press Release- Health Educator Central Health Region- HECOPAB, July 30th-Belize is among a list of six Caribbean countries that will benefit from a project...
Health
San Pedro Cancer Society hosts a successful Health Fair
At least 200 people were tended to at the health fair hosted by the San Pedro Cancer Society on Saturday, September 8.
Health
Diabetes fundraiser a success
The San Pedro branch of the Belize Diabetes Association (BDA) held a successful fundraiser on Sunday, April 15th at the San Pedro Lion Den