Ministry of Health Receives Vehicles for Vector Control Unit through a Grant from the European Union

Today the Ministry of Health hosted a presentation to the media of eleven (11) Toyota Hilux 4 X 4 Pick-up trucks at Belize Diesel & Equipment Co. Ltd. compound in Belmopan. This comes as part of a Contribution Agreement from the European Union to improve and upgrade the Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health.The transportation vehicles will be used to assist the health workers of the progra... Read more...

Ministry of Health partners with PAHO to hold two day Cancer Stakeholders Meeting

Pan American Health Organization in partnership with the Minister of Health is held a two day Cancer stakeholders working session (July 1st -2nd 2014) to develop a National Cancer Control Program. The objectives according to Dr. Ramon Figueroa, Director, Planning Unit is to lay out policy direction in terms of Belize’s National Cancer response for the short term, medium term and long term for su... Read more...

Belize observes Regional Testing Day

Belize observed Regional Testing Day on Friday June 27th with HIV booth set-up for testing in Orange Walk, Belize City, Belmopan, Dangriga and San Ignacio. HIV testing is a key strategy we have for HIV prevention and treatment. Getting tested is the first step you will take to empower yourself to maintain good sexual health. Knowing your status puts the power in your hands to take control of your ... Read more...

Belize assumes Presidency Pro Tempro of COMISCA

Hon. Minister of Health, Pablo Marin recently returned back to Belize after receiving the transfer of the Presidency Pro Tempore of the Council of Ministers of Health of Central America (COMISCA) to Belize. Belize will ensure the fulfillment of the priorities of work of the annual operating Plan of COMISCA, Central America Health Plan 2010-2015 and the health Agenda in Central America and Dominica... Read more...

Public Advisory on use of specific Health Products

The Ministry of Health has received notification on public notification from the Unites States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through the International Health Regulations of the World Health organization on health products that consumers are advised NOT to purchase. Consumers are advised not to purchase or use the following products promoted and sold for weight loss on websites or in retail... Read more...

Invitation to bid for Construction and Retrofit two Medical Labs

The Pan American Organization and PAHO is pleased to invite prospective bidders to bid in accordance with the requirements and processes as set out under the European Union Funded Program: "Strengthening of Critical and Maternal and Neonatal Services in Belize" to construct and retrofit two medical laboratories in Orange Walk and Corozal Town.   For more information visit link:  http://www.p... Read more...

World Blood Donors Day 2014

Every year, on June 14, Belize joins the global communityin celebrating World Blood Donor’s day by honoring its voluntary blood donors. Theevent raises awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thankvoluntary blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. This year, the theme is "SafeBlood for Saving Mothers". This theme is relevant for Belize since pregnancy and childb... Read more...

Dental Department holds Annual General Meeting

The Dental Department, Ministry of Health  held its Annual General Meeting on May 15th and 16th, 2014  in Orange Walk Town under the theme: ‘Belizeans “Big Up” your smile, it reflects your style.’ According to Dr. Raphael Samos, Senior Dental Surgeon, the agenda for this year’s AGM included presentations of monthly reports by district clinics and presentations on the modifications and ... Read more...

TB, HIV/AIDS and other STIs Programme Reports 2013

The programme that oversees tuberculosis, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections has had an evolving phase, particular in the latter part of 2013 when other pressing and competing health priorities have surfaced. Sexually transmitted infections remain also as a public health concern and it is evident that scaling up from just syndromic management is imperative now and adequate laboratory st... Read more...

Minister of Health visits NHI Clinics in the south.

Minister of Health, Hon. Pablo Marin along with his Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Peter Allen conducted a two day tour on May 13th and 14th, 2014 of National Health Insurance Clinics of the Southern Region. The primary purpose of the tour was for the Minster to personally deliver cheques of salary increase adjustment to staff of the polyclinics that are paid solely through NHI funds. Cabinet earlie... Read more...

Ministry of Health bids farewell to Nigerian TAC volunteers

The Ministry of Health bid farewell to the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (TAC) Volunteers of 2012-2014 in a short ceremony last week at the George Price Center in Belmopan. The Welcome address was delivered by Ms. Melanie Quigley, Focal Point, International Cooperation for the Ministry and a brief history of the volunteer’s service in Belize was presented by Volunteer Nurse, Hassan John. Overa... Read more...