It is Cancer Awareness Month and there is a flurry of activities taking place across the country. In Belize the upcoming two weekends will see two of the Belize Cancer Society’s trademark awareness activities; the Cancer Challenge Ride taking place this weekend and then the Cancer Awareness Walk. Tonight in Healthy Living, we check in […]
May is half-gone, but two major activities are coming up in the promotion of Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer has been reported as the second leading cause of death in 2016, with prostate, breast and cervical cancer the chief culprits for men and women respectively. This coming weekend is the Cancer Ride to benefit awareness of […]
This week is Nurses Appreciation Week and the Nursing Association and Nurses and Midwives Council of Belize have held various activities to honor the largest and most unsung portion of the health community. The selected theme is “Nurses Take the Lead in Helping to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals,” a nod to the work of […]
If you’re a regular gym rat, then tonight’s Healthy Living will probably tell you information you already know. But for others, there’s a very important element of your fitness journey that you may be neglecting. That is strength training or building muscle. Fitness Instructor, K’Waun Samuels, explains why it’s important and how you can include […]
The clinic which treated five-month-old Ricardo Quintero is shut down tonight, following an investigation by the Ministry of Health. Following the departure of the original owner a few months ago, the clinic continued operations even though its sole nurse was not licensed to practice her profession and the manager had no sort of medical qualification […]
Doctor Manzanero told News Five that their investigation of Baby Ricardo’s death overlapped with that of the investigation into the clinic, but to affix a particular cause of death and apportioning blame will be difficult because of the murky circumstances of the baby’s treatment and care, both at the home and at the clinic. The […]
The study of epidemiology involves analysing statistical data to identify the causes of outbreaks, or epidemics, of diseases from AIDS to Zika, and using that analysis to isolate potential causes and hopefully eliminate them. Belize has three full-time epidemiologists, but the Ministry of Health is partnering with the regional Council of Ministers of Health and […]
One of the biggest challenges for persons affected by HIV/Aids is reducing the stigma and discrimination to people living with the disease. One organization is hoping to decrease the violation of rights of this population is the Central American Network of People with HIV. Today, REDCA+ launched a virtual platform for registration and follow-up complaints […]
A family from the deep south is asking for urgent financial and medical assistance for a young boy living with a painful skin condition known as dermatitis. Nelson Choc of Bella Vista, Toledo, has been living with his condition almost since he was born and the family have been told that he needs a course […]
By now you know that technology is a mainstay in our lives. And while tech gadgets upgrade at pace that many of us can’t keep up with; we can appreciate how it has changed and simplified some aspects of our lives. But what is all that screen time doing to our eyes? That’s what we […]
In commemoration of World Press Freedom Day, local journalists and media personalities were invited for a fly over of Belize from the Belize District over to the Cayo District. Treated to unfettered access of the U.S. Army’s UH 60 Blackhawk, the press not only got the chance to take in the views of Belize’s geography, […]
There is a disturbing report of the death of a five-month-old baby in the south. The newborn boy died on March third, under rather mysterious circumstances. It is believed that baby Ricardo Quintero died after being administered the wrong medication at a private health center in Independence village. That Friday morning, the lifeless body of […]
For the first few years of a child’s life they are totally dependent on their parents and caretakers for all their basic needs. There have been successful strategies implemented in Belize to improve immunization coverage, exclusive breastfeeding and other child centered programs to ensure the best health for young children. But young babies, need more […]
The Ministry of Health has embarked on an exercise this week to get persons immunized from a number of preventable diseases. At schools and work places, health personnel are encouraging individuals to “Get Vax to Celebrate a Healthy Tomorrow.” The vaccinations are being administered for free. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, Reporting […]
The Ministry of Health is hosting a two-week “Care for Child Development National Trainers Workshop” in Belize City. The focus of the seminar is to enable personnel from the Ministries of Education, Health and Human Development to help parents and others to connect with young children three years and younger before they start school. News […]
The Pesticides Control Board launched their 2017-2021 strategic plan developed in partnership with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, with support from the U.N.D.P. and the D.O.E. The plan is to help the Board reach a higher level as a modern, more effective organization that delivers quality services and provides adequate coverage to the […]
It is a fact that conflicts will be inevitable in any relationship that you have – that includes your spouse, your children, your family, within your workplace and even your community. While certainly not pleasant, resolving disputes can be a very healthy practice. In tonight’s healthy living we explore some tips on how to better […]
Six-year-old Zaeem Vicente Torres, a resident of San Pedro Town, lost his life over the Easter weekend in a most bizarre incident. The infant was at a restaurant along with his parents around nine o’clock on Holy Thursday when he disappeared from their view. While he had been playing with other kids in the vicinity, […]
The official authorities have been very handy for tips to Belizeans to have a safe and happy Easter weekend. Earlier this week, we had the point of view of chief emergency medical technician for the Belize Emergency Response Team, Javier Canul, who will be hoping not to have anything to do on this long weekend. […]
And so while the emergency responders gave themselves good grades, what happened to the Karl Heusner Hospital itself? The hospital does have a mass casualty plan for situations like these, but there was no evidence on the ground of their involvement despite being close to the simulated accident scene. It was a question to ponder […]
Back in September, the Ministry of Health reached an accommodation with Belize Emergency Response Team to pay salaries for its emergency medical technicians and services beyond the annual government subvention. Essentially, this made the previously private entity an arm of the Government, while a more detailed arrangement was worked out. The new national coordinator for […]
Long-time national coordinator for the Belize Emergency Response Team, Yvette Burks, has handed over management of the organization to businessman Andre Carillo of Orange Walk. She continues to hold a seat on the Board of Directors. Carillo told reporters that BERT, which continues to provide services to all of the Belize District, currently does only […]
Last week the U.S. Army South held a meeting with local partners to conclude their final plans for Beyond the Horizon 2017. The project will see investments of over ten million U.S. dollars in different parts of the country. It is part of a bigger initiative where the U.S. offers humanitarian aid to Central American […]
Across the world today, a growing health concern took center stage to drum up action against it. Depression affects a staggering number of persons and while it is an illness that many don’t want to talk about, the World Health Organization is bringing awareness to the condition in its campaign: Let’s talk depression. News Five’s […]
The World Health Organization estimates that three hundred million people worldwide live with this disease. In Belize, there are an estimated fifteen thousand cases – that have been reported. Yet, we don’t talk about this disease very much and many are still unaware of the true causes of this sometimes debilitating illness. That’s why this […]
