But the road to recovery may be long for Grayson Cadle. And that is why his best chances may be at an overseas medical facility for burn victims. According to Marianne Cadle, they are working with Yvette Burks of the Burn Victims Mercy Fund to get him to the U.S. But while costs and logistics […]
The Ministry of Health is currently spending two million dollars to assist persons with renal failure. The assistance comes in the form of dialysis treatment which is costly and unaffordable for most patients. The money is currently covering thirty patients, but the ministry is in discussion with a third party who is willing to provide […]
An extension of the Accident and Emergency Unit at the Western Regional Hospital officially opened today to receive patients. The new wing, worth more than two hundred thousand U.S. dollars, came as a result of an increasing number of persons needing emergency services. The unit was built and equipped using funds made possible through the […]
Sixty-year-old Clifford Kirk is on his way to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland in the U.S. for medical attention following Thursday’s shooting in San Pedro. A local non-profit called “Triple R” short for ‘Rickilee Response and Rescue’ works with Charity Air to help transport victims and coordinate transfers for extreme emergencies. Kirk was shot […]
The Mental Health Welcome Resource Center at the corner of Tibruce and Vernon Streets today celebrated its fifth anniversary, having opened its doors in July of 2013. The facility currently provides food and clothing among other diagnostic and referral services to some forty-five persons with mental health conditions. To commemorate the anniversary, participants were treated […]
If you’re a little late in finding activities for your children this summer then listen up. Tonight in Healthy Living, we find out more about what’s being offered at the YWCA for children of all ages so you can be sure they learn some new, fun skills for the summer. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting School […]
The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital officially introduced today its new Chief Executive Officer who takes over from Doctor Adrian Coye. The new C.E.O. has over three decades of experience in the medical field and was appointed from within having risen through the ranks. She is Nurse Michelle Cox-Hoare, who is assuming charge at a time […]
Today, News Five received several reports of BERT being unable to carry out ambulatory services because the emergency vans at the facility were all down. We were able to confirm with Executive Director Andre Carillo that one of its ambulances was experiencing mechanical problems while another was out dealing with an unresponsive patient. Two of […]
The annual Ride Across Belize got underway this morning in Belize City and continues through to Friday. This year from the proceeds raised, the Social Security Board will be making a contribution to the Kidney Association of Belize to assist persons that are afflicted with renal failure. S.S.B. hopes to raise fifty thousand dollars between […]
National H.I.V. Testing Day was observed today in Belize. The National AIDS Commission conducted testing around the country aiming to test about twelve hundred persons. The day was first observed back in 1995 to encourage people to get tested for H.I.V., to know their status, and get linked to care and treatment. We stopped in […]
Do you know your HIV status? The Ministry of Health and the National AIDS Commission have been working to ensure that you do. For some time now, there have been two major testing days annually for the public to know their status – one mid-year and the other in December first World AIDS day. Tonight […]
Are you getting enough sleep? If you manage to get anywhere between seven to nine hours a night then you’re doing great. If it is less than that, then, you may want to listen up. Tonight on Healthy Living we explore the effects of sleep deprivation on your health. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting Using the […]
The Southern Regional Hospital has a brand new lab. The new facility was inaugurated on Thursday in Dangriga where the funders, PROBITAS, foundation that provides medical resources, training and funding from Spain, along with UNICEF and the Ministry of Health, gathered to official open the new addition to the hospital. Andrea Polanco shares more about […]
The Belize Agricultural Health Authority says that paralytic rabies continues to affect cattle in the Cayo, Orange Walk and Belize Districts. The disease, which is transmitted by the vampire bat, can also put humans and domestic animals in the outbreak areas at risk. According to BAHA, a number of preventative and control measures are being […]
The number of people that practice yoga is growing. For some it relieves stress, others used it for mediation purposes and many more use it as a way to stay fit. International Yoga Day is just around the corner as a global awareness day instituted by the United Nations since 2014. It is celebrated on […]
The Ministry of Health has been closing down pharmacies across the country. Today, News Five confirmed with Director of Health Services, Doctor Marvin Manzanero that four pharmacies in the Cayo and Stann Creek districts have been shut down and many others may face the same fate. The Ministry of Heath has found these establishments to […]
A 2014 survey has shown that twelve percent of young people between the ages of thirteen and fifteen have consumed a tobacco product and it is believed that those numbers have grown since then. The Ministry of Health, through the National Drug Abuse Control Council, has been working around the clock with awareness campaigns and […]
It’s a stress reliever that helps you lose weight and teaches you important life skills. Sounds too good to be true? Well you can decide for yourself. Tonight in Healthy Living, we find out more about kick boxing classes available in Belize City. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting Kicking, punching, bouncing and certainly sweating, It’s no […]
We have been covering the annual cancer walk for years now, and we do so again this year. The walk started in Ladyville with thousands trekking to Belize City to bring awareness to the disease. Youths, men and women who in some way have been touched by family and friends affected by cancer came out […]
On Thursday at the Inspiration Center, healthcare professionals from across the public and private sectors participated in the second annual Cuba and Belize Medical Symposium. Both countries share a unique partnership where health and medicine are concerned. That interest continues to see Belizeans completing medical studies in Cuba, as well as the Cuban Medical Brigade […]
The 2017 report on HIV by the Ministry of Health is pending, but the 2016 statistical data shows that there were two hundred and twenty-five new infections reported for that year. One hundred and four persons died of HIV-related conditions in 2016. There is also an estimated three thousand six hundred and sixty-five persons living […]
The annual Belize Cancer Society awareness walk takes place this Saturday. It’s one of the largest activities executed by the N.G.O. Although thousands are expected to participated, if you’re still on the fence, then tonight’s healthy living shares a few more reasons you should lace up those sneakers and join in the event. Marleni […]
The Gateway Youth Center held its annual health fair today at the Constitution Park in Belize City. A number of the organizations shared informational pamphlets, interactive games, as well as free testing. We stopped by to speak with Counselor Erolyn Sebastian about the fourth youth-led health fair. Erolyn Sebastian, Counselor, Gateway Youth Center “This […]
Reducing the use of salt is a priority for health officials in Belize to prevent and contain the risk of heart diseases. The focus this year on the occasion of World Hypertension Day is to raise awareness about hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure which causes heart attacks and strokes. Healthy Living tonight […]
The prime minister’s personal health, more specifically, complications he has been having with his back, has forced him to take short leaves of absence while seeking medical treatment abroad. Today, he gave an update on his general physical condition and informed that undergoing surgery would have him out of office for two to three months. […]
