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Ministry of Health & Wellness launch National Breastfeeding Policy 2024-2034
The National Breastfeeding Policy 2024-2034, introduced by the Ministry of Health & Wellness, represents a significant update to the policy established 28 years ago. This new program aims to promote breastfeeding on demand and increase the percentage of infants exclusively breastfed for the first six months of their lives, improving breastfeeding practices across the country.
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Ministry of Health & Wellness Launches 2024 Community Health Workers Manual
The Ministry of Health & Wellness, with support from UNICEF Belize, has taken a significant step to strengthen Belize’s primary health care system. At the Old Belize Conference Room, officials gathered to launch the Community Health Worker’s (CHW) Manual and Job Aide tool.
Government
MoHW Receives Million-Dollar Equipment Donation from Belizean Diaspora
The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MoHW) received a donation of US$1.8 million worth of hospital equipment through the collaboration of Edward and Patricia Lord, generous donors from the Belizean diaspora, Build Belize Inc. and the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations. This substantial donation will be instrumental in improving Belize’s healthcare infrastructure.
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Belize and Mexico to Host Binational Vaccination Ceremony for Vaccination Week in the Americas 2024
Belize will join countries and territories of the Region of the Americas to celebrate the 22nd Annual Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA) and the 13th World Immunization Week, from April 20 to 27, under the theme, “Engage now to protect your future.” #GetVax This year’s highlight activity is a Belize-Mexico Binational Border Vaccination ceremony, which will be hosted by the Ministry of Health & Wellness at the Corozal Free Zone on April 25.
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UNICEF Belize and the Republic of Korea invest in strengthening Primary Health Care in Belize
UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) Belize handed over essential, state-of-the-art equipment to the Ministry of Health & Wellness in a short ceremony held at the National Vaccine Building in Belmopan.
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MOHW Investigates Potential Case of Meningitis
The Ministry of Health & Wellness, through its surveillance system, was alerted to a potential case of meningitis in a six-year-old resident of Belize City. Preliminary laboratory results suggest that it is not bacterial meningitis, and that the child is currently in good health.
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MoHW Issues Recall for Alergo Anti-Allergy Syrup
The Ministry of Health & Wellness advises the public of the mandatory recall of Alergo (cetirizine) Anti-Allergy Syrup, manufactured by Pharmix Laboratories (Private) Limited.
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MOHW Participates in Medicines Safety Week Initiative
Throughout November, the Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW) participated in the worldwide #MedSafetyWeek campaign to increase awareness of the significance of reporting medicinal side effects.
