Ministry of Health Offers Free Medical Services

In the runoff to the elections, the Ministry of Health today announced a slew of free medical services it is offering.  M.O.H. announced that along with the Belize Cancer Society, it has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Health of Merida for treatment of children afflicted by cancer. Children under eighteen years of age who are referred by the Cancer Society will be treated in Merida, costs to be borne by the Social Security Board.  The Ministry also announced that it is teaming up with the Embassy of El Salvador to provide free medical services at the Western Regional Hospital, Valley of Peace, San Martin and surrounding communities. A team of doctors from El Salvador will be at the Western Regional from Friday to Sunday.  The medical services offered are in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Dental, General Medical Services, Laboratory, Pharmacy and X- ray services.