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Love Staff December 4, 2023 No Comment

Belize Secures 122 Million Belize Dollars for Climate Adaptation

Belize has gained access to as much as 122 million Belize dollars in grants for
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Love Staff December 4, 2023 No Comment

Belize and IDB Join Forces for “CLIMA” Program: A Focus

Belize and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have agreed to work together to focus on
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Love Staff December 4, 2023 No Comment

Tourism and Health Sectors Collaborate to Enhance Disease Detection: Strengthening

The tourism and health sectors are teaming up this week to strengthen their cooperation in
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Love Staff December 1, 2023 No Comment

Belize Observes World AIDS Day with Health Fair and Awareness

Today, Belize joins countries around the world in celebrating World AIDS Day. The global event
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Love Staff November 29, 2023 No Comment

Multi-Sector Collaboration Launches Flexible Loans for Education, Agriculture, and Business

Belizeans seeking to access loans for education, agriculture, or business, are expected to soon see
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Love Staff November 28, 2023 No Comment

Belize Marks World AIDS Day with Decline in New HIV

New infections of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) have decreased over the past two years, according
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Love Staff November 28, 2023 No Comment

New Medications and Measures Contribute to Decline in HIV Cases,

According to Dr. Manzanero, the implementation of public health measures geared at lowering HIV rates,
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Love Staff November 28, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Agriculture Enhances Post Harvest Management with Cold Storage

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is working with local farmers to improve the
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Love Staff November 27, 2023 No Comment

Tragedy in Shipyard: One-Year-Old’s Death Leads to Potential Criminal Charges

A family from the Shipyard Community in the Orange Walk District is grieving the loss
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Love Staff November 22, 2023 No Comment

Health Ministry Issues Recall of Alegro Anti-Allergy Syrup

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has announced a mandatory recall of Alegro (Cetrizine) anti-allergy
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Love Staff November 21, 2023 No Comment

UNICEF Commends Belize’s Community Health Efforts

Health & Nutrition Specialist UNICEF, Sola Oladeji says Belize is doing well in community health
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Love Staff November 17, 2023 No Comment

World Prematurity Day Observed at KHMH; Ministry Launches Belize Newborn

World Prematurity Day was observed today at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) with a
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Love Staff November 16, 2023 No Comment

Health Minister Kevin Bernard Highlights Belize’s Participation at 2023 Global

Minister of Health Kevin Bernard recently returned to the country after representing Belize at the
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Love Staff November 15, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Criticizes Government’s Supposed Forty-Member Delegation to COP 30

The Leader of the Opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow, says the government’s supposed forty-member delegation to
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Love Staff November 14, 2023 No Comment

Belize Observes World Diabetes Day with Conference on Healthy Living

It’s World Diabetes Day. While this may not be a day that is celebrated, it
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Love Staff November 8, 2023 No Comment

Diabetic Patient Praises KHMH for Life-Saving Treatment

It is not every day that someone stops by our newsroom to sing praises of
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Love Staff November 8, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Health & Wellness Celebrates Radiologists on International Day

The Ministry of Health & Wellness celebrated radiologists across the country. Today is being internationally
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Love Staff November 8, 2023 No Comment

Wesley College Students March to Kick Off Red Ribbon Week

It’s an event rooted in tradition, and today that tradition rang through as the students
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Love Staff November 8, 2023 No Comment

Belize Defence Force Establishes Wellness Center for Soldiers’ Mental Health

In recent weeks, the Belize Defence Force has seen its soldiers going at each other
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Love Staff November 8, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Health Begins Disposal of Expired Pharmaceuticals

Today the Ministry of Health & Wellness began the disposal of expired pharmaceuticals. The Ministry
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Love Staff November 1, 2023 No Comment

Belize Waives Public Health Hospital Fees, KHMH Fees Remain Unchanged

Yesterday, the Government of Belize announced that it would be waiving fees at public health
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Love Staff October 31, 2023 No Comment

Belize Government Eliminates Fees at Public Clinics

The fees at public health hospitals and clinics are now being eliminated.  The government made
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Love Staff October 30, 2023 No Comment

PAHO/WHO Urges Community Efforts to Fight Dengue in Belize

The Pan American Health Organization and World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) are calling on communities to
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Love Staff October 30, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Health Urges Cervical Cancer Screening in Belize

As Belize prepares to close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Ministry of Health and
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Love Staff October 30, 2023 No Comment

Pandemic Disrupted Childhood Vaccinations in Belize, Efforts Underway to Catch

The Ministry of Health and Wellness says that Belize traditionally enjoyed high vaccination rates for
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Love Staff October 27, 2023 No Comment

Medical and Dental Practitioners Gather for 40th Annual Congress in

Medical and dental practitioners from all over the country have been meeting for the past
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Love Staff October 25, 2023 No Comment

Tragic Accident Claims Life of Father in Belize Defence Force

A father of two from the Orange District lost his life today in a freak
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Love Staff October 25, 2023 No Comment

President of the NTUCB calls on PM Briceno to rush

Today’s tragic incident has reignited the campaign for the OSH Bill.  The Occupational Safety and
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Love Staff October 25, 2023 No Comment

Georgeville Health Centre Renamed ‘Margaret Spain Centre’ After Renovation

A health centre in Georgeville, Cayo District was refurbished and renamed to the Margaret Spain
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Love Staff October 21, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Health & Wellness Investigates Discovery of Fake Tylenol

The Ministry of Health & Wellness continues to investigate the discovery of fake Tylenol and
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Love Staff October 21, 2023 No Comment

Belize Joins HEARTS in the Americas Initiative to Improve Cardiovascular

The Ministry of Health and Wellness with assistance from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
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Love Staff October 21, 2023 No Comment

Belize Government Embarks on National Science and Technology Policy Framework

The Government of Belize is crafting a national policy framework for science and technology. The
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Love Staff October 19, 2023 No Comment

Burglary at Carmelita Digital Connect Centre Sparks Outrage in Orange

A burglary in Carmelita Village, Orange Walk District, has raised the furor of residents in
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Love Staff October 19, 2023 No Comment

Belize’s Minister of Health and Wellness Attends Regional Meeting on

Belize’s Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard, is in Brazil attending a regional meeting
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Love Staff October 18, 2023 No Comment

KHMH Explores Partnerships for Improved Cancer Care in Belize

In response to rising numbers of cancer patients coming to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital’s
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Love Staff October 17, 2023 No Comment

Fake Tylenol Alert Issued by Belize Ministry of Health &

The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW) is warning the public that fake Tylenol is
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Love Staff October 17, 2023 No Comment

Taiwan Medical Mission Supports Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital

A medical mission from the Republic of China Taiwan is in Belize this week, supporting
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Love Staff October 12, 2023 No Comment

Capacity Building Workshop Aims to Create Tourism Employment in Dangriga

The Ministry of Economic Development is seeking to create tourism employment opportunities in Dangriga by
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Love Staff October 11, 2023 No Comment

Multi-Agency MOU Signed for Disaster Risk Management in Belize

A multi-agency memorandum of understanding was signed earlier today in Belmopan, led by the National
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Love Staff October 11, 2023 No Comment

Health Stakeholders in Belize Attend Training to Enhance Emergency Response

The Ministry of Health and Wellness in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
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Love Staff October 11, 2023 No Comment

Belize Focuses on Dengue Surveillance and Preparedness

And while the Ministry of Health and Wellness is looking ahead for potential threats in
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Love Staff October 7, 2023 No Comment

Resident Expresses Concerns Over Healthcare in Toledo District

A resident of the Toledo District reached out to our station via The Morning Show
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Love Staff October 4, 2023 No Comment

Climate Change Assessment Project Aims to Bolster Belize City’s Resilience

A large-scale climate change assessment project is underway in Belize City this week. The Climate
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Love Staff October 2, 2023 No Comment

Minister Bernard Highlights Belize’s Achievements in Health at International Meetings

Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard recently returned home after chairing two international health
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Love Staff October 2, 2023 No Comment

Minister Bernard Focuses on Reducing Non-Communicable Diseases in Belize

Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard returned to Belize from various international meetings in
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Love Staff September 27, 2023 No Comment

Belize Joins Caribbean and Central America in Celebrating Wellness Week

This week, Belize is joining with countries within the Caribbean and Central America to celebrate
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Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

Non-Communicable Diseases a Leading Cause of Death in Belize

According to data from the Ministry of Health and Wellness, non communicable diseases represent three
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Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

World Pharmacist Day Celebrates Vital Role in Belizean Healthcare

World Pharmacist Day has been observed every year since 2009, and while the Ministry of
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Love Staff September 19, 2023 No Comment

Attorney General Believes Prosecutors Genuinely Ill Amidst Alleged Sick-Out

While the actions of the crown counsels have been perceived by many as industrial action,
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Love Staff September 19, 2023 No Comment

Belize Forest Department Highlights Ecosystem Benefits in Mountain Pine Ridge

Yesterday, the Belize Forest Department gathered stakeholders and partners in nature conservancy within the Mountain
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Love Staff September 19, 2023 No Comment

Dangriga Health Fair Focuses on Mental Health Awareness

The Department of Youth Services collaborated with several community organizations to organize a health fair
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Love Staff September 18, 2023 No Comment

Mass Prosecutor Absence Forces Adjournment of Belize High Court Cases

Cases at the Belize High Court had to be adjourned today after a mass absence
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Love Staff September 18, 2023 No Comment

PAHO Launches Healthy Lifestyle Caravan in Belize for Improved Healthcare

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Ministry of Health and Wellness is increasing access to
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Love Staff September 15, 2023 No Comment

National Met Service Receives Equipment Donation to Aid Agriculture Sector

The National Meteorological Service of Belize received a donation of equipment today to assist in
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Love Staff September 13, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Health Trains Medical Staff on FAST Ultrasound Method

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has been hosting training sessions for medical staff countrywide
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Love Staff September 13, 2023 No Comment

Belize Ministry of Health Updates HPV Vaccine Program

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has updated its HPV Vaccine program to reduce the
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Love Staff September 6, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Health Raises Awareness for World Suicide Prevention Day

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is hosting a week of activities in celebration of
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Love Staff September 6, 2023 No Comment

Medical Supplies Worth BZ$100,000 Donated to Belize Health Facilities

Yesterday, the Ministry of Health and Wellness received a donation of medical supplies and equipment
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Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Back to School Expo Focuses on Non-Communicable Diseases

A Back to School Expo was held today at the Belmopan Civic Center.  The expo
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Love Staff August 22, 2023 No Comment

Salary Review for Social Workers Underway to Increase Wages

A review of salaries for social workers across the country is currently underway.  The move
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Love Staff August 22, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Health and PAHO Team Up to Combat Counterfeit

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has established a task force in partnership with the
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Love Staff August 17, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Health Hands Over Ambulances to Northern Regional Hospital

Yesterday, the Ministry of Health and Wellness handed over two ambulances to the Northern Regional
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Love Staff August 15, 2023 No Comment

Hospital Implements New Policies After Accidental Cremation of Infant

It’s been almost a month since baby Aaron Allen was accidentally cremated, and while the
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Love Staff August 15, 2023 No Comment

Dengue Cases Surge: Clean-Up Effort Launched in Toledo District

An uptick in Dengue cases in the Toledo District sparked a clean-up initiative over the
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Love Staff August 7, 2023 No Comment

Sexual Abuse Survivors Need Strong Support Systems, Says Counselor

Sexual abuse in children and teenagers is said to be a block and detriment in
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Love Staff August 4, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Health Monitors Dengue Uptick in Belize

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is paying close attention to an uptick in dengue
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Love Staff August 4, 2023 No Comment

Healthy Habits Project to Promote Wellness in Belize Schools

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is working with the Ministry of Education to ensure
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Love Staff August 4, 2023 No Comment

Belize Ministry of Health Aims to Prevent Non-Communicable Diseases

And while the initiative might be looking at foods in schools one of the end
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Love Staff August 3, 2023 No Comment

COVID-19 Cases in Belize Creeping Up

COVID-19: it may seem like a thing of the past, but it’s here to stay,
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Love Staff August 3, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Health Urges Vaccination Amidst Recent Spike in COVID-19

While recent COVID-19 cases have not led to hospitalizations, the Ministry of Health and Wellness
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Love Staff August 3, 2023 No Comment

Frontline Responders Receive Training for Mental Health Support in Road

Seventeen frontline responders and health care providers attended a training session in Belize City today
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Love Staff August 3, 2023 No Comment

National Drug Abuse Control Council Addresses Substance Abuse and Mental

Among the participants were personnel from the National Drug Abuse Control Council (NDACC). The NDACC
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Love Staff July 14, 2023 No Comment

Caribbean College of Surgeons Holds 21st Annual Conference in Belize

Surgeons from across the Caribbean are in Belize this week for the 21st annual conference
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Love Staff July 14, 2023 No Comment

Mayor Bernard Wagner Commends Government’s Efforts in Belize’s Health Sector

Mayor Bernard Wagner has commended the Briceno administration on their current works and future plans
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Love Staff July 12, 2023 No Comment

Government of Belize Hopes to Rehabilitate Existing Health Facilities and

Belmopan Hospital is not the only health facility in the pipeline for the current government. 
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Love Staff July 11, 2023 No Comment

Senate Reviews Amendment to Criminal Code on HIV Transmission from

The section of the Criminal Code that relates to HIV transmission from mother to child
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Love Staff July 11, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Health Works to Reduce Cost of Locally Produced

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is working with the Ministry of Agriculture to reduce
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Love Staff July 11, 2023 No Comment

Belize Government to Build Two New State-of-the-Art Football Fields to

The Government of Belize has committed to constructing two additional state-of-the-art football fields in the
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Love Staff July 7, 2023 No Comment

National Health Insurance Scheme Launched in Orange Walk District

The Briceno Administration has rolled out the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme in the Orange
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Love Staff July 6, 2023 No Comment

CARICOM Grants Belize Waiver on Taxes for Female Sanitary Products

Belize has received the green light from the CARICOM Council for Trade and Economic Development
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Love Staff July 4, 2023 No Comment

Magistrates’ Court in Belize City Temporarily Closed Due to Positive

Just when you thought that Covid-19 no longer requires the closure of offices, the Magistrates’
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Love Staff June 27, 2023 No Comment

FAO and SICA Sign Agreement to Transform Agri-Food Systems in

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Central American Integration
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Love Staff June 27, 2023 No Comment

Stakeholders Gather for Water Quality Training, Focus on Knowledge Sharing

Countrywide stakeholders gathered this morning for the training at the Radisson Fort George on water
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Love Staff June 23, 2023 No Comment

BEL Chairman says solar power alone won’t be the answer

Is solar power and distributed energy generation the solution to the country’s demand for more
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Love Staff June 23, 2023 No Comment

COMSICA Concludes Meeting on Health Systems, Belize Hands Over Presidency

Today marks the end of the fifty-eighth Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers of
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Love Staff June 23, 2023 No Comment

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day: Spotlight on a Female

The art of problem-solving is a skill some have mastered. Engineers have willingly chosen to
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Love Staff June 23, 2023 No Comment

Wildlife Conservation Efforts Strengthened in Belize through EU Collaboration

Belize is rich and diverse with flora and fauna. Organizations such as the Wildlife Conservation
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Love Staff June 21, 2023 No Comment

National Council on Aging Raises Awareness on Elder Abuse Across

June fifteenth was Elderly Abuse Awareness Day, however, the National Council on Aging (NCA) is
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Love Staff June 20, 2023 No Comment

Santa Familia Villagers Gain Internet Services through Government and UNDP

In some rural areas of Belize, the Internet is not easily accessible. Through the works
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Love Staff June 16, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Health Strengthens Regulatory Functions for Public Safety

The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MoHW) is taking the initiative to strengthen its regulatory
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Love Staff June 16, 2023 No Comment

Ministry Partners with PAHO to Provide Mental Health Support for

Road traffic incidents (RTI) can take a toll on someone’s mental health, whether the victim
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Love Staff June 14, 2023 No Comment

Fake Sudagrip Medication Enters the Belizean Market, Investigation Underway

If you use over the counter drugs for a cold or flu, then you may
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Love Staff June 14, 2023 No Comment

World Blood Donor Day: Recognizing the Importance of Blood Donation

Today is observed as World Blood Donor Day.  The day is set aside each year
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Love Staff June 9, 2023 No Comment

SSB Continues to Pay Out Significant Amounts in Sickness Benefits

Despite a decrease in COVID-19-related claims, the Social Security Board (SSB) says it has not
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Love Staff June 8, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Health Launches National Nutrition Policy to Address Belizeans’

The general health of Belizeans has raised concerns with the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
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Love Staff June 8, 2023 No Comment

St. Martin’s Primary School Receives Kitchen Utensils and Equipment Donation

Kitchen utensils and equipment were handed over yesterday to the St. Martin’s Primary School in
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Love Staff June 8, 2023 No Comment

New Tertiary Hospital Planned in Belmopan Amid Concerns Over Karl

The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) has been opened since 1995.  For almost three decades,
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Love Staff June 7, 2023 No Comment

Cabinet Approves Amendments to Legislation on Deliberate Transmission of HIV/AIDS

Cabinet has approved the amendments to legislation that punishes an individual for deliberately or recklessly
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Love Staff June 7, 2023 No Comment

RET International Provides Standard Operations Procedure for Human Trafficking Shelters

Belize is known to be a hot spot for human trafficking according to the Relief
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Love Staff June 6, 2023 No Comment

Presence of Microplastics in Humans Raises Concerns on Plastic Usage

In 2022, scientists from the Netherlands and the U.K. announced they had found tiny plastic
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