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March 24, 2026 No Comment

Free Healthcare Proposal Sparks Debate Over Cost and Sustainability

There was an interesting exchange coming out of the National Assembly following day one of

March 20, 2026 No Comment

National Forum Launched to Strengthen Community Healthcare

The Ministry of Health and Wellness, in collaboration with key partners, has officially launched its

March 20, 2026 No Comment

Nazarene High Closes Drug Awareness Week with Concert Finale

Belize City Nazarene High School brought its week-long Drug Awareness Week to a close today

March 18, 2026 No Comment

Pharmacists raise concerns as ministry enforces prescription rules and policies

The Ministry of Health and Wellness, through its Drug Inspectorate Unit, has begun enforcing stricter

March 18, 2026 No Comment

World Pediatrics Marks 25 Years of Pediatric Care in Belize

An organization that has helped transform pediatric healthcare in northern Belize is celebrating a major

March 16, 2026 No Comment

PM Briceño Admits Skipping Routine Medical Checkups While Leading Government

Prime Minister John Briceño has acknowledged that he has not been keeping up with regular

March 16, 2026 No Comment

Belize District Schools Participate in Brain Awareness Week

Two primary schools in the Belize District, Our Lady of the Way Catholic School in

March 12, 2026 No Comment

KHMH Appoints Sharine Reyes as New Chief Executive Officer

After several months without a permanent Chief Executive Officer, the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital has

February 27, 2026 No Comment

New W.A.S.H Project Inaugurated at Bella Vista Polyclinic

The Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development and Local Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, today

February 23, 2026 No Comment

Mango Creek Man Dies at Western Border During Medical Transfer

A planned medical transfer from Honduras ended in tragedy over the weekend when a Mango

February 20, 2026 No Comment

Health Ministry Tightens Public Health Research Oversight with IRB Transition

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reminding researchers across Belize to follow the established

February 19, 2026 No Comment

Government Expands NHI Coverage Across Belize City and Western Communities

The Government of Belize this morning marked another milestone in the expansion of universal healthcare,

February 19, 2026 No Comment

First Responders Receive Psychological First Aid Training in Belize City

A number of Belize’s frontline emergency responders are better equipped to handle not only physical

February 19, 2026 No Comment

Health Officials Promote Psychological First Aid to Boost Emergency Response

In connection with today’s training session for first responders, health officials are emphasizing that Psychological

February 18, 2026 No Comment

Health official explains a recent uptick in a bad flu,

Health authorities are reporting a noticeable increase in influenza-like illnesses across the country in recent

February 18, 2026 No Comment

Ministry of Agriculture Confirms Localized Tick Fever Outbreak in Cayo

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and New Growth Industries has confirmed a localized outbreak

February 18, 2026 No Comment

Tuberculosis Case Confirmed at Edward P. Yorke High School

Health officials are seeking to reassure parents and students after a confirmed case of tuberculosis

February 18, 2026 No Comment

Two Imported Malaria Cases Confirmed in Toledo, No Local Transmission

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reinforcing its prevention and monitoring systems after two

February 18, 2026 No Comment

Ministry to Demolish Deteriorating Port Loyola Clinic, Rebuild Needed

Residents of Port Loyola will soon see the removal of a once-familiar healthcare facility after

February 18, 2026 No Comment

Belize Joins Global WHO Initiative to Expand Access to Affordable

Belize has joined a global effort aimed at improving vision care and access to affordable

February 17, 2026 No Comment

Health Ministry Confirms Two Imported Malaria Cases in Toledo

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed two cases of malaria in the southern

February 17, 2026 No Comment

Belize Maintains Malaria Free Status Despite Imported Cases

Belize achieved a historic public health milestone in June 2023 when it was officially declared

February 16, 2026 No Comment

Gas Leak Near Belize Elementary Forces Evacuation and Early Dismissal

There was a tense moment late this morning for students and teachers at Belize Elementary

February 16, 2026 No Comment

Principal Warns Repeated Gas Leak Threat Near Belize Elementary Remains

Following today’s gas leak scare near Belize Elementary School, principal Mahib Sharp says the situation

February 6, 2026 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceño Introduces National Health Insurance Authority Bill

Prime Minister John Briceño today introduced the National Health Insurance Authority Bill, 2026 during this

January 30, 2026 No Comment

KHMH Responds After Reports of Three Infant Deaths

Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority is responding to growing public concern following reports of three

January 26, 2026 No Comment

Health Ministry Rejects Claims Platelet Shortage Caused Newborn’s Death

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has moved to clarify public concerns surrounding the death

January 22, 2026 No Comment

Government Launches Feasibility Study for Punta Gorda Hospital

The Government of Belize today officially launched a feasibility study for the proposed Punta Gorda

January 16, 2026 No Comment

Wheelchair Clinic Restores Mobility to Nearly Two Dozen Belizeans

A wheelchair clinic held today at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on

January 12, 2026 No Comment

Veteran Doctor and Public Servant Dr. Francis Gary Longsworth Passes

Belize has lost a respected medical professional and public servant with the passing of Dr.

January 7, 2026 No Comment

Government pulls authorization for American Northwest University, Belizean medical students

Just today, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology issued a formal press release

January 7, 2026 No Comment

Four emergency vehicles arrive in Belize via U.S.-coordinated humanitarian airlift

Four emergency response vehicles were delivered to Belize last month through a humanitarian airlift coordinated

January 7, 2026 No Comment

Free one-day dental clinic announced for Caye Caulker residents

Residents of Caye Caulker will have access to free dental care later this month with

December 30, 2025 No Comment

Placencia Garbage Crisis Raises Public Health Concerns

The Placencia Village Council is warning that ongoing garbage-collection challenges are quickly escalating into a

December 3, 2025 No Comment

BWS Rejects E. Coli Claims and Opens Facilities to Media

Concerns about the safety of Belize’s drinking water resurfaced last month after the Statistical Institute

December 3, 2025 No Comment

Poots “Titimán” Flores Appeals for Public Support in Medical Battle

Dangriga musician Poots “Titimán” Flores is making a heartfelt public appeal for financial assistance as

December 1, 2025 No Comment

Belize Commemorates World AIDS Day 2025

Belize joined the global community in commemorating World AIDS Day 2025 this morning with an

November 26, 2025 No Comment

BWS Challenges MICS7 Water Findings and Assures Public of Safe

Belize Water Services (BWS) has issued a formal clarification following growing public concern over references

November 24, 2025 No Comment

Survey data shows high level of e-coli presence in drinking

A concerning early finding from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 7 (MICS7) was released on

November 21, 2025 No Comment

MICS survey reveals an uptick in mental health issues among

The Government of Belize today officially released the results of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey

November 21, 2025 No Comment

Youth Mental Health Concerns Rise as New Survey Shows Worrying

The newly released findings of Belize’s Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS7) are raising fresh concerns

November 21, 2025 No Comment

Half of Belizean Children Regularly Eat Unhealthy Foods, New Report

The latest findings from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS7) are raising alarms about the

November 14, 2025 No Comment

Belizeans Encouraged to Make Small Lifestyle Changes as Diabetes Cases

November 14th marks the annual observation of World Diabetes Day; a special date set to

November 13, 2025 No Comment

Ministry Rolls Out PCV13 Vaccine Nationwide to Fight Pneumococcal Disease

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has rolled out the Pneumococcal 13 (PCV13) vaccine countrywide,

November 4, 2025 No Comment

Elderly Man Dies Waiting for Care at Northern Regional Hospital,

A 92-year-old man of Orange Walk passed away while waiting to see the only doctor

October 31, 2025 No Comment

Cancer Month Concludes With Reflections From Speaker Valerie Woods on

Today marks the end of Cancer Month and in Belize. Several activities have been held

October 23, 2025 No Comment

Belize Launches National Project to Tackle Adolescent Pregnancies in Indigenous

Today, the country of Belize took a major step towards reducing adolescent pregnancies in indigenous

October 22, 2025 No Comment

Government Invests $1.1 Million to Boost Health Sector Training

The Government of Belize is investing an additional $ 1.1 million in its continued efforts

October 22, 2025 No Comment

Belmopan Red Cross Launches Urgent Blood Drive Amid Shortage

The Belmopan Red Cross is calling on the public to roll up their sleeves and

October 17, 2025 No Comment

Georgetown Technical High Marks World Food Day with Call for

“Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a better Future”, that’s the premise of World

October 17, 2025 No Comment

Health Ministry and PAHO Host Media Session on Upcoming National

The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization

October 16, 2025 No Comment

Pinktober Expo Shines Spotlight on Cancer Awareness at SCA Auditorium

Pink continues to lead the way through to the end of October which is cancer

October 16, 2025 No Comment

U.S. and Caribbean Medical Team Offers Free Health Services in

Belizeans in Punta Gorda Town and surrounding villages are being offered free medical aid from

October 15, 2025 No Comment

Health Expert Warns Trauma Can Deeply Affect Mental Health

And while the Bood family may not know what caused their son’s mental illness, Dr.

October 15, 2025 No Comment

Global Medical Team Offers Free Surgeries and Care for Belizean

Rafael Roberts: “A team of medical professionals from around the world is in Belize offering

October 14, 2025 No Comment

October Shines Spotlight on Women’s Reproductive Health and Cancer Prevention

The month of October is globally recognized as Reproductive Health Month and breast cancer is

October 9, 2025 No Comment

Seniors Step Into Healthy Living at National Aging and Nutrition

Last week Belize marked Older Persons week with a series of activities. Today, the Ministry

October 2, 2025 No Comment

UDP Senator Says Health System Failing Despite $50 Million Injection

United Democratic Party Senator Sheena Pitts examined a healthcare system she said is failing despite

October 2, 2025 No Comment

Candlelight Vigil Launches Pinktober Events Honoring Cancer Survivors and Victims

As Cancer Awareness Month continues to be observed globally, Belize at Home recently concluded its

October 1, 2025 No Comment

Belize Launches Cancer Awareness Month With Flag-Raising Ceremony

Today marks the beginning of Cancer Awareness Month, and Belize joins the rest of the

September 26, 2025 No Comment

Nursing Students at SJC University Advance to Bachelor’s Program in

Nursing students at St. John’s College University, were reached a milestone in their academic careers

September 11, 2025 No Comment

Belize Observes World Suicide Prevention Day Amid Global Call for

As Belizeans marked September 10 as a day of patriotic pride, World Suicide Prevention Day

September 8, 2025 No Comment

Report Shows Major Progress in Belize Health Sector Over Seven

The final report for the Health Sector Support Programme Belize was released recently for the

September 5, 2025 No Comment

San Pedro Mother Blames Slow Medical Response for Toddler’s Death

A San Pedro mother is mourning the tragic death of her two-year-old son, Kaleel Nah,

September 3, 2025 No Comment

Belize’s Forensic Pathologist Dr. Roque Blanco Appeals for Kidney Transplant

Dr. Roque Blanco, Belize’s only forensic pathologist, is seeking the public’s assistance as he battles

September 2, 2025 No Comment

Belize District Records First Decline in Dengue Cases After Surge

After months of rising dengue cases, the Belize District has recorded its first decline. The

August 29, 2025 No Comment

Medical Council warns that Dr. Abraham Flowers is not licensed

The Medical Council of Belize has expressed concerns over televised statements made by Dr. Abraham

August 27, 2025 No Comment

Health Ministry Develop First National Community Health Plan

The Ministry of Health and Wellness gathered with various partners this week to develop a

August 22, 2025 No Comment

Government Moves Ahead With New Tobacco Control Bill

The Briceno Administration is preparing to take a Bill to the House of Representatives that

August 22, 2025 No Comment

Health Workers Trained in Palliative Care to Improve End-of-Life Services

Medical professionals across the country have been engaged in training sessions this week on Palliative

August 22, 2025 No Comment

National Training Held on Disabilities Act Implementation

Professionals from various sectors participated in a one-day training yesterday to become better acquainted with

August 21, 2025 No Comment

New Agreement Provides Monthly Nutritional Packages for Persons Living With

A Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministries of Human Development and Economic Transformation will see

August 19, 2025 No Comment

Second Suspected Human Screwworm Case Reported in Cayo

Tonight, authorities are awaiting official confirmation of a second person being infected with the New

August 18, 2025 No Comment

Ministry of Health confirms first human infected with the new

A 21-year-old farmer is the first human to be diagnosed with the New World Screwworm

August 18, 2025 No Comment

Health Authorities Launch Probe After Screwworm Detected in Human

As the Ministry of Health and Wellness remains vigilant over the further spread among humans,

August 15, 2025 No Comment

Cabinet Approves New Drug Registration Fees to Speed Access to

The Cabinet has given its approval for the Ministry of Health and Wellness to amend

August 14, 2025 No Comment

Two BDF Officers Complete Rehabilitation Assistant Training in Guyana

Two officers from the Belize Defence Force completed a one-year rehabilitation assistant training course in

August 12, 2025 No Comment

PAHO Donates Equipment to Boost Cervical Cancer Screening in Belize

Public hospitals and clinics around the country will be scaling up their surveillance for cervical

August 11, 2025 No Comment

Dengue Surge in Belize District Strains Hospital Resources Amid Spike

The surge in dengue cases plaguing the Belize District is reportedly exhausting much of the

August 11, 2025 No Comment

Government Partners With NHI to Expand HIV Support and Prevention

The Government of Belize has taken a decisive step in bolstering the national HIV response

August 8, 2025 No Comment

Health Workers Threatened by Criminals During Dengue Cleanup Efforts

As the dengue outbreak continues to surge in the Belize District, personnel from the Ministry

July 31, 2025 No Comment

Orange Walk Community Health Workers Complete Training

More than 15 new community health workers from the Orange Walk District have completed a

July 29, 2025 No Comment

Belize Moving Toward Indoor Smoking Ban With PAHO Support

Health sector stakeholders gathered in Belize City today to discuss a regional effort to promote

July 28, 2025 No Comment

Three Medical Schools in Belize Blacklisted by India’s Medical Commission

India’s National Medical Commission (NMC) has blacklisted four foreign medical colleges, and three of them

July 28, 2025 No Comment

Orange Walk Family Appeals for Help to Save Daughter’s Hearing

A family from Orange Walk Town is pleading for the public’s assistance as they grapple

July 25, 2025 No Comment

Dengue Cases Surge Over 260% in Belize District

The Belize district has seen more than 300 cases of dengue this year, taking up

July 24, 2025 No Comment

Belize Rejects WHO Call for Higher Tobacco and Alcohol Taxes

The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it will not be increasing taxes on tobacco

July 24, 2025 No Comment

Health Workers Trained to Better Serve Adolescents Without Bias

Various departments within the Ministry of Health and Wellness gathered in Belize City today for

July 23, 2025 No Comment

San Pedro Tertiary Hospital Construction on Track, Officials Say

The construction of the tertiary care hospital in San Pedro Town is steadily advancing, with

July 23, 2025 No Comment

Belize Adds Rotavirus Vaccine to National Immunization Schedule

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is upgrading Belize’s National Vaccination Schedule through the introduction

July 23, 2025 No Comment

Belize Diabetes Association Hosts Summer Camp for Members with Type

The Belize Diabetes Association (BDA) is hosting a special summer camp for its members with

July 22, 2025 No Comment

KHMH Sounds Alarm as Dengue Cases Triple in Belize District

The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital has sounded the alarm over a surge in cases of

July 22, 2025 No Comment

Measles Outbreak Contained After 34 Confirmed Cases

After months of heightened surveillance and intervention, the Ministry of Health and Wellness has reported

July 22, 2025 No Comment

Ministry Warns Shops Over Sale of Expired Goods

Turning to another public health issue, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging the

July 18, 2025 No Comment

National Cancer Registry to Launch in Coming Months

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is preparing to enhance its data capabilities through the

July 18, 2025 No Comment

Nearly 1,900 Cancer Cases Recorded in Belize Over Five Years

Belize has seen just under 1,900 newly diagnosed cases of cancer between 2020 and 2024.

July 16, 2025 No Comment

Ministry of Health Warns of Rising Kidney Disease Among Field

Managers for various organizations that have field workers gathered in Belize City today for a

July 15, 2025 No Comment

New Community Health Workers in Toledo Trained in Early Childhood

The Ministry of Health & Wellness’s Health Education and Community Participation Bureau (HECOPAB) is continuing

July 11, 2025 No Comment

Belize Battles Worst Sargassum Invasion Yet as PM Considers Emergency

From coast to coast, Belize is facing what may be considered its most severe sargassum

July 10, 2025 No Comment

Belize Mourns Passing of Baby Emiliano After Brave Fight With

Baby Emiliano Flores died last night after touching the hearts of many across the country.

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