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Pan American Health Organization
Health
PAHO/WHO and the Ministry of Health and Wellness Join Forces to Strengthen Mental Health Services in Belize
In an effort to expand access to quality mental health services in Belize, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) and funding support from the European Union-Funded Health Sector Support Programme Project, launched a four-day Training of Trainers Workshop on the WHO’s Mental Health Gap Action Programme Intervention Guide (mhGAP-IG) 2.0 for psychiatric nurse practitioners and medical officers from all health regions, countrywide.
Government
Belize Launches Second Workshop of the Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training Program
The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW), in partnership with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and SecretarĂa Ejecutiva del Consejo de Ministros de Salud de CentroamĂ©rica y RepĂşblica Dominicana (SE-COMISCA), is advancing its commitment to public health workforce development through ongoing trainings for the third Intermediate Cohort of the Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP).
Health
Noncommunicable disease deaths in the Americas have risen 43% since 2000, PAHO report shows
Deaths from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, have surged by 43% in the Americas since 2000, reaching 6 million in 2021, according to the Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) NCDs at a Glance 2025 report.
Health
PAHO Report Shows 15.5% Increase in Voluntary Blood Donations in Latin America and the Caribbean
In a report released on June 12th, just ahead of World Blood Donor Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) revealed a significant 15.5% increase in blood donations across Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023 compared to 2020.
Community and Society
PAHO/WHO Belize and the Ministry of Health and Wellness Advances Diagnostic Coding for Health through ICD-11 Capacity Building
Through the Universal Health Coverage Partnership (UHCP), the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) advance digital health data management with the implementation of the International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11) within the Clinical Data Exchange Platform (CDEP).
Health
Belize Police Officers Undergo Intensive Four-Day Mental Health Training
On June 9th, police officers from across Belize began a four-day mental health training program. Representing the San Pedro Branch were Sergeant 456 Edwardo Patt and Corporal 102 Andre Almendarez. The training, spearheaded by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) and the Belize Police Department, aimed to equip officers with essential skills for self-care and effective crisis response.
Health
PAHO/WHO Belize, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Belize Police Force, hosts Training of Trainers on the Revised Mental...
The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) and the Belize Police Force, launched a four-day training for seventy-five police officers.
Health
Ministry of Health and Wellness work to reduce suicide rates in Belize
Suicide cases in Belize often go unreported due to ethical guidelines surrounding media coverage. Nevertheless, such incidents occur each year, prompting officials from the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) to raise awareness about preventing these tragic deaths and to encourage individuals to seek help. Reports indicate an increase in suicides in the country, and the ministry urges anyone in need of assistance to call 822-2325.
