NHI Program to Roll Out in San Pedro, Improving Access to Primary Healthcare

Residents of La Isla Bonita will soon be able to access affordable healthcare through the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme. Tomorrow, the Briceno Administration will be rolling out the NHI program to San Pedro Ambergris Caye. According to the government, Belizeans in San Pedro will be able to access primary health services purchased from two primary care providers San Pedro Urgent Care and San Carlos Medical Center. The primary health services provided by the facilities will include general medical consultation, non-communicable disease (NCD) diagnosis and treatment, screening, reproductive health, and other support services such as pharmacy, laboratory, and imaging. The event takes place at 10:00 a.m. at the San Pedro High School Auditorium.