Category: Health
Belize qualifies for health grant from Mesoamerica
Belize stands to benefit from over a million dollars in grant funding under the Mesoamerica Health Project. This was announced today, following Belize’s participation in the first meeting of the Council of Ministers of Health of Mesoamerica. The meeting was held last week in Mexico City, and Belize was represented by the Chief Executive Officer [...]
New health center in Libertad village
A new health facility is now in service in the Corozal district. Love TV’s Natalie Novelo has the story.
Ministry of Health honors employees
Today community health workers from across the country were recognized during a ceremony this morning at the Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel. Eighty seven employees who have been working in the field for fifteen years and longer were honoured for their long-standing service to Belize. The keynote speaker, Director of Health Services, Dr Jorge Polanco, told [...]
Ministry of Health released dietary guidelines for Belize
The Food-Based Dietary Guidelines for Belize was launched today during a ceremony which was held at the Belize City House of Culture. Food and Agriculture Organization regional representative is Dr. Jerome Thomas. Coordinator of Belize’s Food and Nutrition Security commission Dr. Fernando Tzib told Love News how the new local guidelines will impact the lives [...]
Specialist surgeons at the KHMH
Four patients who needed urgent medical attention for acute spinal problems received that attention this week through a special clinic at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Visiting Surgeon, Doctor John Williams and Nurse Keri George worked along with a local team of clinicians to deliver the service to the patients. Before they departed, Dr. Williams [...]
Cancer forum on Thursday night in Belize City
World Cancer Day will be celebrated on Saturday. To coincide with this worldwide event, the Belize Cancer Society in partnership with the Special Envoy for Women and Children, will be hosting a Public Forum entitled “Let’s Talk Cancer” at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday. President of the Belize Cancer Society is [...]
Baby dies, family says polyclinic was negligent
The death of a loved one is never something pleasant to deal with. But when there is the perception that more could have been done to save a life; the grief is multiplied. Today, Love TV’s Natalie Novelo and video journalist Brian Castillo went to the Stann Creek district to bring you this tragic story.
Minister of Health comments on San Ignacio hospital incident
Over the past two weeks, the San Ignacio Community Hospital has made the news, but not in a pleasant light. We first reported an incident when the Deputy Regional Manager, Nurse Myra Pulido called in the police to remove an on-duty doctor from the compound. Later we discovered that the doctor, Angelica Rosado, had resigned [...]
New ambulances acquired for the south
Today the Ministry of Health officially expanded its fleet of vehicles with seven recently acquired ones. The vehicles included three ambulances for emergency situations while the remaining for are for outreach. Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Peter Allen, explained to the media how the new acquisition came about and who will benefit from [...]
Doctor ejected, the sequel
The story made headlines on Tuesday when a doctor was physically removed from the San Ignacio hospital. Love News understands that steps have been taken ensure that there is not a repeat performance. Love TV’s Marion Ali has an update.
Doctor kicked out of San Ignacio hospital
Services were temporarily interrupted this morning at the community hospital in San Ignacio town. That is because a doctor was ejected from the institution this morning. Love News understands that based on a request from the Deputy Regional Manager, the San Ignacio police went into the Hospital and escorted Dr. Angelica Rosado out of the [...]
KHMH management says there is nothing to hide; no corruption
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority issued a release in which it states that it is open to having its books checked. The release says the Administration of the institution is inviting the Auditor General and the Contractor General’s Office, as well as any other authority the Government of Belize may see fit, to launch [...]
Well-loved veterinarian loses battle with cancer
He has been at the forefront of Belize’s Bio-safety standards system since the nineties when the Belize Agricultural Health Authority, BAHA, was formulated as the local inspection agency for animal products. Dr. Michael DeShield was also the owner and founder of the first privately-owned, full-time veterinary hospital in Belize and worked there as Senior Veterinarian. [...]
Vehicle stolen from Western Regional Hospital
A government vehicle has been reported stolen. Ordinarily such a report would not make it to the newscast; but tonight the administrators of the Western Regional Hospital in Belmopan are appealing for the public’s assistance because the theft has seriously interrupted a crucial service. Bernadette Nicholson is the administrator for the Western Regional Hospital. The [...]
Training for Laboratory Technicians
The Ministry of Health is this week offering professional development training for laboratory technicians. It involves technicians from the Cayo districts and the training is focusing on the isolation of food samples that will better assist with food-borne disease surveillance in Belize. Englebert Emanuel is the National Surveillance Officer with the Ministry of Health. The [...]
Mercury in fish in the Macal River remains at unsafe levels
The Ministry Health today announced that another testing for mercury in fish from the Macal River has been completed. The testing was done in collaboration with the Department of the Environment and Belize Electric Company Limited. The results are basically the same from last year. So much so that we’ve gone back into our archives [...]
San Pedro prepares for world AIDS day
The San Pedro AIDS Commission is hosting several activities to commemorate World Aids days which will be observed tomorrow. Love News spoke with President of the Commission Felix Ayuso. World AIDS Day is observed to emphasize awareness about this epidemic that is plaguing the world over. On Sunday, the Commission will host its Annual HIV/AIDS [...]
Teen needs urgent medical help for skin disorder
The family of a sixteen year old boy from the Cayo district is asking for the public’s assistance getting urgent medical treatment for a rare skin disorder. Randy Robateau, a resident of Blackman Eddy village suffers from a skin disorder known as Ichtyhyosis. The boy and his family are being assisted in raising funds for [...]
A history of Dentistry in Belize launched
A new book documenting the history of dental health care in Belize was launched today. The book titled: “My Reflections of Dentistry in Belize” was authored by Dental Surgeon Dr. Chris Bennett. In an interview with Love News at the book launching, Dr. Bennett explained that the book highlights three decades of challenges and achievements [...]
Health fair held in Orange Walk town
A health fair was held today in Orange Walk. We have this report by Arturo Cantun from our sister network Estereo Amor.
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