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October 2, 2026 No Comment

Belizeans Weigh In on Calls to Decriminalize Abortion

Calls to decriminalize abortion in Belize are drawing both support and opposition. The Belize Family

October 1, 2026 No Comment

Belize Cancer Society Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Month

As October begins, the Belize Cancer Society is once again calling on Belizeans to unite

October 1, 2026 No Comment

What Women Should Know About Breast Cancer and Early Detection

As has been the tradition, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time that puts

October 1, 2026 No Comment

Belize Cancer Society Plans Month of Awareness and Fundraising Events

During this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Belize Cancer Society is using the opportunity to

September 30, 2026 No Comment

Belize’s Abortion Law Does Not List Rape or Incest as

With a recent report of the Belize Family Life Association (BFLA) advocating for the decriminalization

September 29, 2026 No Comment

Abortion advocates call for law reform in Belize

The Belize Family Life Association (BFLA) is calling for changes to Belize’s abortion laws, arguing

September 24, 2026 No Comment

U.S. Ambassador proposes medical training in the US for Belizeans

U.S. Ambassador to Belize André Bauer says he will speak with his superiors in Washington

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Belize Looks to Honduras to Help Fill Healthcare Gaps

While more Belizeans are being trained locally and abroad, that process takes time. The Ministry

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Government considers contracting Cuban medical professionals individually

Belize is moving to individually contract Cuban doctors and other healthcare professionals as the Government

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Belize Launches Wellness Week 2026

Belize has joined countries across Central America and the Dominican Republic in observing Wellness Week

September 23, 2026 No Comment

Health Facilities Recognized for Promoting Workplace Wellness

As part of Wellness Week 2026, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is also recognising

September 14, 2026 No Comment

Nestor Vasquez Case Renews Scrutiny of Belize’s Mental Health System

The sentencing of Colin Francis today has again put Belize’s mental-health system under the spotlight.

September 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize Backs Binding Guarantees for Vaccines in Future Pandemics

Belize is supporting a call for pharmaceutical companies to make firm and legally binding promises

September 8, 2026 No Comment

Disability Commission Tackles Barriers to Insurance Coverage

For persons with disabilities, securing insurance coverage can sometimes be difficult because of limited information,

September 3, 2026 No Comment

Two Companies Bid to Build Long-Awaited Belmopan Tertiary Hospital

The long-awaited tertiary hospital in Belmopan is one step closer to construction. After years of

August 27, 2026 No Comment

Health Minister Kevin Bernard denies quiet departure of Cuban medical

Health and Wellness Minister Kevin Bernard has strongly rejected claims that members of the Cuban

August 27, 2026 No Comment

Government Earmarks $30 Million to Train Belizean Healthcare Workers

The Government has earmarked thirty million dollars for a ten-year investment aimed at training more

August 27, 2026 No Comment

Belize Cancer Society Launches New Push Against Tobacco Use

The Belize Cancer Society has joined forces with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids to strengthen

August 27, 2026 No Comment

Belize Certifies First Cohort of Lactation Counsellors

Belize’s first cohort of lactation counsellors was officially certified today, a move to provide mothers

August 24, 2026 No Comment

Leaders from Belize and Honduras Discuss Health, Security and Regional

Prime Minister John Briceño met with Honduran President Nasry Asfura today during an official visit

August 21, 2026 No Comment

13-Year-Old Delivers 17 Care Packages to KHMH NICU

Little Wonders, a project started by 13-year-old Gabriella Eck, a second-form student of St. Catherine

August 20, 2026 No Comment

Health Officials Urge Dengue Precautions During Rainy Season

With the rainy season underway, health officials are reminding the public to take precautions against

August 12, 2026 No Comment

BWS responds to reports of sediment and discoloured buildup in

Questions about the quality of water reaching homes and businesses are getting a response from

August 11, 2026 No Comment

Business owners raise concerns over discoloured filters and quality of

Several restaurant operators and business owners are raising concerns about the quality of water supplied

August 10, 2026 No Comment

Tobacco Control Bill Moves Forward With Broad House Support

Belize’s Tobacco Control Bill was presented for its second and third reading in the House

August 5, 2026 No Comment

Belize continues to navigate the future of the Cuban Medical

In other news, the future of the Cuban Medical Brigade in Belize remains unsettled, as

July 31, 2026 No Comment

Tobacco Control Bill Advances With Broad Bipartisan Support

The Tobacco Control Bill, 2025, received its second reading in the House of Representatives today,

July 31, 2026 No Comment

Orange Walk Family Seeks Urgent Help for Daughter’s Life-Changing Surgery

An Orange Walk family is racing against time to raise the money needed for their

July 31, 2026 No Comment

Taiwanese Medical Students Gain Clinical Experience in Belize

Three Taiwanese medical students are gaining hands-on experience in Belize’s public health system through a

July 29, 2026 No Comment

Belize Evaluates Frontline Health Workers’ Readiness for Disease Outbreaks

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is taking steps to assess how well Belize’s frontline

July 28, 2026 No Comment

Former Public Officer Still Waiting for Mold Illness Compensation

Former public officer Rose Mary Tillett became ill after reportedly being exposed to mold at

July 28, 2026 No Comment

Former NICU Baby Launches Initiative to Help Families of Newborns

A 13-year-old who was once a baby in NICU, has taken that history as inspiration

July 27, 2026 No Comment

Dominica Expands Legal Access to Abortion

As Belize continues to restrict abortion in most circumstances, a landmark ruling in Dominica has

July 27, 2026 No Comment

Belize Joins Global Drug Safety Monitoring Program

Belize has attained full membership in the World Health Organization’s Programme for International Drug Monitoring,

July 27, 2026 No Comment

Young Diabetes Warriors Gather for Belize Camp

For many children, growing up means learning new things every day. But for young people

July 24, 2026 No Comment

Belize moves closer to stronger tobacco-control legislation

The Ministry of Health and Wellness continued discussions with a visiting Pan American Health Organization

July 22, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Health responds to concerns over contaminated well water

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has responded to concerns about the quality of water

July 22, 2026 No Comment

Diabetes Warriors camp to support Belizean youth with Type 1

Several children and young people living with Type 1 diabetes will participate in the Diabetes

July 14, 2026 No Comment

UB School of Medicine Advances Push for Regional Accreditation

The University of Belize School of Medicine is finalizing its submission to secure provisional accreditation

July 9, 2026 No Comment

Minister of Health and Wellness speaks out on political Advertisement

A political advertisement published on social media today has placed renewed attention on the Ministry

July 6, 2026 No Comment

Belize Makes Progress Against HIV but Challenges Remain

Belize continues to be among the countries with the highest HIV burden in Central America,

July 2, 2026 No Comment

KHMHA Introduces Patient Flow Officers to Reduce Emergency Room Wait

The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority (KHMHA) has appointed Patient Flow Officers to its Accident

July 1, 2026 No Comment

Francis Fonseca Returns to Duty After Open-Heart Surgery

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology Francis

June 26, 2026 No Comment

Men’s Cancer Forum Urges Early Screenings and Regular Checkups

Men are being encouraged to pay closer attention to their health. That was the message

June 26, 2026 No Comment

Government Explores Humanitarian Partnership With LDS Church

The Government of Belize is looking at ways to partner with the Church of Jesus

June 25, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Health Launches Five-Year Plan to Transform Healthcare Workforce

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has unveiled two landmark documents aimed at transforming Belize’s

June 25, 2026 No Comment

Government Still Weighing Future of Cuban Medical Brigade

The Government of Belize says it is still evaluating its options regarding the future of

June 25, 2026 No Comment

Belize Looking Beyond Cuba to Recruit More Medical Professionals

In related news, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oscar Arnold says

June 24, 2026 No Comment

New Dental Academy Opens in Belize City

The Magazine Dental Academy, a new institution founded by veteran dentist Dr. Osbert Usher and

June 23, 2026 No Comment

Police Officers Graduate from EMT Training Programme

The Belize Police Department was among the participants who graduated from an Emergency Medical Technician

June 22, 2026 No Comment

Western Regional Hospital Performs First Laparoscopic Surgery

The Western Regional Hospital (WRH) successfully performed its first laparoscopic surgery, a procedure carried out

June 19, 2026 No Comment

Three Belizean Children Receive Lifesaving Heart Surgery Support Through Gift

One Belizean child has already traveled to the United States for heart surgery, while two

June 17, 2026 No Comment

Health Workers Receive Specialized Training in Laparoscopic Surgery

Medical professionals from across the country undergo specialized training in laparoscopic surgery, a modern surgical

June 8, 2026 No Comment

NHI Rejects Link Between Contracts and Bonilla Murder

The administration of the National Health Insurance (NHI) has strongly rejected attempts to link its

June 3, 2026 No Comment

Keller United Methodist Church Provides Free Eye Care Services in

Residents of Belize City received free eye care services today as a volunteer optical mission

June 2, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Health Extends Scholarship Deadline for Specialized Medical Studies

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging Belizeans to take advantage of newly announced

May 29, 2026 No Comment

Medical Community Mourns Dr. Bonilla as Calls for Justice Grow

The murder of Dr. Naun Bonilla has sent waves of grief and outrage throughout Belize’s

May 29, 2026 No Comment

Drug Control Council engages youth in prevention of tobacco and

The Belize Drug Control Council is intensifying efforts to lower the use of tobacco and

May 28, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Health launches its National Community Health Strategy 2026

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has officially launched its National Community Health Strategy for

May 28, 2026 No Comment

Belize to Hosts Major Caribbean Healthcare Conference

Belize City will play host to a major regional healthcare conference this weekend as pharmacists

May 27, 2026 No Comment

Construction of the new San Pedro General Hospital moves slowly but

The construction of the San Pedro Hospital is well underway and within its budget of

May 27, 2026 No Comment

San Pedro Seeks More Community Health Workers

The Labour Department’s San Pedro branch is actively recruiting community health workers on the island.

May 27, 2026 No Comment

San Pedro Clinic Pushes Measles Vaccination Awareness

Healthcare workers at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez Polyclinic in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, stepped up

May 26, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Health Adds New Ambulances to Strengthen Emergency Response

The Ministry of Health and Wellness this morning conducted a handover ceremony for three brand-new

May 22, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Health confirms 12 measles cases in Belize since

The Ministry of Health and Wellness continues to monitor and respond to an increase in

May 21, 2026 No Comment

Alzheimer’s Seminar Highlights Dementia Care and Caregiver Support

The fifth annual Alzheimer’s Seminar was held today in Belmopan as healthcare advocates, caregivers, and

May 19, 2026 No Comment

Measles Concerns Rise After Belize Records 8 Cases in 6

Over the past six weeks, Belize has confirmed eight cases of measles, prompting renewed concern

May 14, 2026 No Comment

Catholic Diocese Says It Supports HPV Vaccine But Opposes School

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Belize City and Belmopan is seeking to clarify its position

May 14, 2026 No Comment

Health Ministry Defends HPV Vaccine Program Amid Church Position

Following the Catholic Diocese of Belize City and Belmopan’s statement on HPV vaccination in Catholic

May 13, 2026 No Comment

Catholic Diocese Rejects HPV Vaccination Campaigns in Schools

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Belize City and Belmopan have reaffirmed its position against allowing

May 12, 2026 No Comment

Special Envoy Pushes HPV Vaccine Awareness

The Office of the Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children is continuing

May 11, 2026 No Comment

Special Envoy’s Office Urges Support for National HPV Vaccination Campaign

The Office of the Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children is urging

May 11, 2026 No Comment

Minister Kareem Musa Welcomes Reversal of Mandatory Birth Control Prescription

And, Minister Kareem Musa has expressed satisfaction at the Ministry of Health and Wellness stepping

May 8, 2026 No Comment

CARPHA Says Hantavirus Risk to Caribbean Remains Low

The Caribbean Public Health Agency, CARPHA, is assuring the region that the current risk of

May 8, 2026 No Comment

Nurses Conference Highlights AI and Healthcare in Belize

The 71st Annual Nurses Conference was held today at the University of Belize Belmopan campus

May 7, 2026 No Comment

Health Ministry Receives Technology Boost for Maternal Care

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has received a significant boost in its efforts to

May 7, 2026 No Comment

Belize Diabetes Association Elects New Executive Team

The Belize Diabetes Association has announced the successful completion of its recent elections, ushering in

May 5, 2026 No Comment

Government Weighs Alcohol Restrictions

The Government of Belize is considering new measures aimed at reducing the country’s growing burden

May 5, 2026 No Comment

Minister Kareem Musa Backs Sin Tax on Alcohol

Minister of Labour, Kareem Musa, is adding his voice to the ongoing national discussion on

May 5, 2026 No Comment

Belize Attends Regional Health Forum in Guyana

Belize’s Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard, recently participated in a high-level health forum

May 4, 2026 No Comment

Minister Francis Fonseca on Medical Leave After Procedure

The government has confirmed that Minister Francis Fonseca is currently on medical leave for a

April 30, 2026 No Comment

Belize Contains First Measles Case of 2026

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that Belize’s first confirmed measles case for

April 30, 2026 No Comment

Belize Weighs Backup Plan for Cuban Medical Brigade

The Government of Belize is continuing to assess contingency plans for the country’s healthcare system,

April 30, 2026 No Comment

Belize and Mexico Strengthen Cross-Border Vaccine Push

Belize and Mexico are strengthening their cross-border public health partnership, with a renewed focus on

April 30, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Health Issues Heat Warning Ahead of Agric Show

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging Belizeans to take extra precautions as the

April 28, 2026 No Comment

Belize Confirms First Measles Case of the Year

Belize has confirmed its first case of measles for the year, detected over the weekend

April 17, 2026 No Comment

Public Health Director Says Essential Care Remains Free

The Director of Public Health is seeking to reassure Belizeans that access to essential healthcare

April 15, 2026 No Comment

Pharmacists and Ministry of Health Agree on Phased Prescription Plan

The Pharmacists Association of Belize (PAB) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) have

April 15, 2026 No Comment

Health Ministry Launches Cruise and Food Safety Training

The Ministry of Health and Wellness, in partnership with the Caribbean Public Health Agency, has

April 14, 2026 No Comment

Health Ministry Launches Breast Triage Initiative to Boost Early Detection

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is strengthening its fight against breast cancer with the

April 14, 2026 No Comment

Usher Says Women’s Voices Must Lead Contraceptive Access Debate

The ongoing national discussion surrounding access to contraceptives has now drawn comment from Fort George

April 14, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Says Contraceptive Rule Is Part of Wider Prescription

While Fort George Area Representative Henry Charles Usher says he is not in a position

April 13, 2026 No Comment

Health Director Says Birth Control Access Not Being Restricted

Belize’s Director of Public Health, Dr. Melissa Musa Diaz, has responded to public concerns following

April 13, 2026 No Comment

NTUCB Warns Birth Control Prescription Plan Would Roll Back Women’s

Meanwhile, the National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) is raising strong concerns to a

April 13, 2026 No Comment

Health Ministry Signals More Flexible Approach on Prescription Rules

In other news from the health sector, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is taking

April 13, 2026 No Comment

Belize Reports Progress in Reducing HPV Infections

Belize is making measurable progress in reducing the rate of Human Papillomavirus, HPV, infections. According

April 13, 2026 No Comment

Amazing Facts Health Expo Opens With Free Specialist Care in

Day one of the 4-day Amazing Facts Health Expo opened this morning in Belize City,

April 9, 2026 No Comment

Belize Exploring Filipino Nurses As Healthcare Staffing Pressures Grow

Belize is actively exploring the importation of Filipino nurses and other healthcare professionals as it

April 8, 2026 No Comment

Health officials warn of rising measles outbreak across the Americas

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is raising concern over a rapidly growing measles outbreak

March 26, 2026 No Comment

Belize launches HIV self-testing kits to expand access and prevention

Health authorities announced the official launch of HIV self-testing kits in Belize. The kits, funded

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