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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.
Government
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.
Health
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.
Health
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.
Health
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.
Health
MoHW and Taiwan Sign Public Health Projects Agreement
On October 31, the Ministry of Health & Wellness and the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) signed an agreement for the Strengthening Metabolic Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Systems Project. Hon. Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health & Wellness, and H.E. Lily Li-Wen Hsu, Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan), signed the new agreement on behalf of Belize and Taiwan, respectively.
Health
Ministry of Health & Wellness Advises on Falsified Tylenol
The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW) advises the public that falsified Tylenol has been discovered at various supermarkets across the country.
Government
MOHW Receives Medical Supplies Donation
In collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, the Straughan & Sigler Foundation, Belize Chinese Association and Build Belize Inc. donated medical supplies and equipment to the Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW). This collaborative effort is anticipated to significantly enhance the quality of healthcare in Belize. The donation, valued at over BZ$100,000, will be distributed to health facilities throughout the country.
