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Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro PolyClinic II
Health
World AIDS Day testing event held in San Pedro Town
On Thursday, December 4th, the Dr Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II hosted a World AIDS Day testing event offering free testing for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The activity formed part of a national awareness effort that began on December 1st, World AIDS Day, and included a health fair that educated islanders on healthy lifestyles, the importance of knowing their HIV status, and ways to prevent the spread of a disease that continues to affect thousands of Belizeans.
Health
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Available at Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II
December has brought cooler weather and a rise in flu cases. Health officials say that flu activity is higher than normal for this time of year and urge people to protect themselves and their families. In San Pedro Town, residents are reminded that the seasonal flu vaccine is available at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II.
Community and Society
Letter to the Editor: Special Thanks for a Successful November 1 Blood Drive
Dear Editor, The San Pedro Community Blood Drive Group wishes to thank all those who came to donate blood at the blood drive held on...
Community and Society
Island Volunteers Boost National Blood Supply
The San Pedro Community Blood Drive Group held a successful blood drive at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II on Saturday, November 1st. By the end of the day, 19 pints of blood had been collected to replenish the national blood bank's supply. These donations will support emergency medical needs nationwide and ensure lifesaving blood is available when residents need it most.
Health
San Pedro closes October with Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
To honor those who have lost their battle with breast cancer and support those still fighting the disease, a group of islanders gathered at Central Park on Friday, October 31st, for an awareness walk through downtown San Pedro. The event saw participation from the San Pedro Lions Club, Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II, local athletes, the island’s Health Department, the Labour Office, and other community members.
Health
Free Medical Mission to Provide Surgery Screenings in San Pedro
A major medical mission is scheduled for San Pedro Town, offering free surgical screenings for various health concerns. The event will be held at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II on Friday, October 24th, from 8AM to 3PM. It brings together the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) and Partners for Medical Relief for a one-day outreach to improve access to surgical care for island residents.
Accidents & Disasters
American tourist dies while jet skiing near Secret Beach
The San Pedro Police Department is investigating the sudden death of an American tourist on Friday, September 26th, while he was riding a jet ski near Secret Beach. The deceased has been identified as 58-year-old Daryl La Mont McCray. Reports indicate that McCray had gone jet skiing with friends when he was later found floating in the water. Despite immediate assistance and being rushed to a medical facility, he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Community and Society
Negligence in Kaleel Nah’s Death Could Carry Heavy Consequences
It has been three weeks since the death of two-year-old Kaleel Nah. The toddler had been ill for days before he died on September 3, 2025, while en route to medical care in Belize City on a water taxi. At the time, his death was believed to be caused by severe dehydration, but an autopsy revealed the cause was acute respiratory failure, with tests confirming he had been infected with swine flu. An investigation is underway to determine whether there was negligence on the part of staff at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II.