Have you ever heard about the summer slide? Well, if you’re a parent of a child on summer break, it’s something you need to know about. It’s a term used to describe the academic regression some students may experience after the summer holidays. We find out more in tonight’s Healthy Living. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting […]
A group of sixty-young children and youths are attending a camp where they are learning to take care of their blood sugar levels with the support of their parents. The more exposed they are about living a healthy lifestyle, the better they manage their condition. For the type one diabetics, social inclusion is also a […]
Employees generally spend long hours at work, which means that the work environment should be healthy and stress free to their state of mind. According to studies, one in every five employees experiences mental health issues. Today, one organization came forward to do something positive toward this critical issue. News Five’s Hipolito Novelo reports. […]
Reports emerging from within the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital say that staff members are up in arms after they were told that the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority cannot legally pay pension. The staff learnt of this situation by way of an international memo dated June twenty-eighth. The memo was issued after the authority engaged […]
The Welcome Resource Center is an N.G.O. that assists the mentally ill, as well as the homeless population in Belize. The center, which is located in Belize City, offers its participants a hot lunch, shower and a change of clothing. It also engages the participants in programmes throughout the day to keep them occupied in […]
We’ve reported before about the shortage of blood at the Blood Bank where earlier this year the shortage has put elective surgeries on hold. Now, there has always been a challenge in getting voluntary blood donors and so often times the bank’s supply dips when there is a surge in violent incidents. And so to […]
Summer is here. For some families that means travel to other countries, especially the United States. It’s not common to think about outbreaks before checking in at the airport, but given the current context, we spoke to a pediatrician who highly recommends that you do. We find out more in tonight’s Healthy Living. Marleni […]
Earlier today, the Ministry of Health confirmed that a new C.E.O. will be taking over at the Ministry as we had reported in Tuesday’s newscast. Doctor George Gough succeeds Doctor Ramon Figueroa who was not mentioned in the release but who was at the Ministry since 2015. Figueroa was said to be at odds with […]
The Belize Agricultural Health Authority has detected the Mediterranean Fruit Fly, commonly known as the medfly, along the Placencia Peninsula. The medfly has been found in several backyards but BAHA says they were brought in through contraband fruits and vegetables. Several weeks back, the medfly was detected in Hopkins but BAHA successfully eradicated the pest. […]
We take a break from crime to report that Health C.E.O., Doctor Ramon Figueroa, is said to be on is way out. Reports of his anticipated departure are circulating in the Ministry of Health. From what we have gathered, Doctor Figueroa’s untimely departure from the ministry has to do with Minister of Health, Pablo Marin. […]
The National AIDS Commission held its annual national testing day today across the country. Every year the organization hosts two national testing events, with the next testing day in December for World AIDS Day. Today’s event aimed to get more men out to check their HIV status. We stopped by the Battlefield Park this morning […]
There has been a growing need for medical services and facilities in San Pedro which is the number one tourist destination in the country. Often, persons who require emergency treatment must be transported from the island to Belize City. This week, one company stepped to the plate to assist to fill the void. Rickilee Response […]
Leave no man behind – that’s the theme for this year’s National Testing Day. It’s a clear call for Belizean men to head out to get tested on Friday. In tonight’s healthy living we find out more about the upcoming testing day. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting It’s a simple finger prick and a five minute […]
Outbreaks of communicable diseases, environmental challenges, poor health and wellness in the tourism workforce can result in closures of hotels and cruise ports which can lead to significant losses in revenue. These are some of the driving forces behind the Caribbean Public Health Agency and the Caribbean Tourism Organisation partnering to address issues affecting health and […]
This Sunday at ten-thirty a.m., yoga enthusiasts from across the country will synchronize their practice in honour of International Yoga Day. Healthy Living has all the details about this annual event. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting For the past five years on the longest day of the year or the summer solstice, groups gather across the globe […]
June fourteenth is recognized annually as World Blood Donor Day. In Belize, it is used to create awareness on the value of blood, as well as encourage voluntary donations to the National Blood Bank in the country. Today at the Central Health Region Compound in Belize City, the Belize Red Cross, in collaboration with the […]
A number of residents along the Philip Goldson Highway near mile fifteen, just after the Burrell Boom cut off, are expressing concerns over what they say is a health hazard in the area. They have been exposed to smoke and the chemicals from a nearby property where various items are being disposed of. Ray Cattouse […]
A four-day gathering of mental health professionals continued today as part of an effort to finalize a tool that will be used to gather more information on the state of mental health in children ages ten to nineteen across the county. But why is it important to focus on the mental health of children? That’s […]
An investigation following the death of eight-week-old Thevane Banner has been concluded by the Ministry of Health. The newborn died from battered child syndrome and his father, twenty-eight-year-old Troy Banner, has since been arrested and charged with manslaughter. Despite a subsequent arraignment, Director of Health Services, Doctor Marvin Manzanero reveals that the Ministry of Health […]
The near-fatal attack on Matron Augustina Elijio last Tuesday at the Port Loyola Health Center has prompted the Ministry of Health to revisit existing procedures for patients accessing services at public facilities. While there are already protocols in place, a recent incident during which the retired nurse was stabbed multiple times by a mental patient […]
In the tragic case of Nestor Vasquez Junior, who lost his life over the weekend after being badly beaten by a fellow inmate inside a holding cell at the Queen Street Police Station, questions are being raised about the competence of officers in dealing with mentally challenged persons. According to Doctor Manzanero, notwithstanding the unfortunate […]
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime opened a two-day workshop today to discuss how to improve the regulation of controlled drugs by strengthening legislation, institute regulations and implement quality assurance systems to promote the rational use of these medicines. The aim is to ensure that controlled drugs are being used according to their […]
June is being recognized countrywide as ADHD Month and is being used to create awareness on the neurological condition known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is organized by the Belize Brain Awareness Society which is a non-profit, started by a Belmopan teacher. While there are a number of activities that will be held throughout […]
You’ve seen countless calls in this very same newscast. You’ve seen a multitude of messages online. It’s a recurrent request that not enough people oblige. It’s a call for blood. Why does it seem like Belizeans are always desperate for donors? We get some answers in tonight’s Healthy Living. Marleni Cuellar It’s commonly called […]
On Monday, the Pesticides Control Board recognized nine pest control operators for having successfully completed a training program. The two-day training focused on trade applicators involved in urban pest control. Participants were evaluated using three modules accompanied by a practical evaluation that taught them best practices and professional ethics. Registrar of Pesticides Miriam Ochaeta-Serrut says […]
