Health Ministry Tackles Chronic Diseases at Forum Focused on Reducing NCDs in Belize

The Ministry of Health and Wellness held a forum focusing on the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The event focused primarily on the impact of chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease and promoted practical ways to reduce their prevalence. Love News spoke to Technical Advisor, Kathleen Azueta Cho, on the ministry’s efforts to provide the resources needed to address it. 

This is a part of a broader strategy to combat NCDs, which are among the leading causes of death and disability in the country.