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Zika Virus
Health
Potential Zika case returns back negative
The MOH confirmed the result from the first patient to be negative for Zika, but was tested positive for Dengue.
Health
San Pedro Town prepping to combat Zika
Zika has spread across Latin American and Caribbean countries, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it a global public health emergency.
Health
What You Should Know About Zika Virus
Submitted by Projects Abroad Volunteer, Cassandra Janetzki-flatt
What is Zika Virus?
Zika virus is spread by mosquitos, and can cause an infection known as Zika fever....
Health
SPTC and Ministry of Health unite for a Zika free San Pedro
With the recent Zika situation in the region, The San Pedro Town Council in conjunction with the Ministry of Health has embarked on a proactive approach to ensure that our island
Community and Society
CARICOM Heads to tackle key development issues at Belize Meeting
Advancing the regional response to the Zika threat will be among matters engaging CARICOM Heads of Government at their 27th Inter-Sessional meeting in Placencia, Belize, 16-17 February.
Health
Belize is Zika free – for now
The Zika virus’ presence in 26 countries of the Americas, and its possible correlation to Microcephaly and other neurological disorders in new-born babies, have caused world-wide alarm among health authorities, prompting the WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan to call the first meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee in Geneva, Switzerland on February first.
Health
SICA Member States Meet to Address Emergency Health Issues Associated with Spread of Zika Virus in the Region
On Tuesday, February 2, 2016, officials from the Ministries of Health and Foreign Affairs of Belize participated in a regional videoconference organized SICA to discuss the regional health implications from the Zika virus.
Health
Zika Virus spreading across the Americas
Zika is a virus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, and causes fever, rash, joint pain, conjunctivitis, and birth defects.
