Over the last five years, Belize has participated in the Caribbean Regional Testing Day initiative led by the Pan Caribbean partnership against HIV/AIDS, PANCAP. And on Friday, the country joins twenty countries in the region to celebrate the day under the theme, “Increasing Testing to Create Change.” Locations within Belize Cayo and Stann Creek have […]
Audibaldo Monima Junior – he left the Coast Guard to take up a post as the Regional Health Manager in the North. It’s a post that calls for a Master’s Degree in Public Health Administration and five years of experience in health administration. Monima only has an Associate’s Degree in Business. Still, as happens so […]
There are three new cases of Zika in Belize, bringing the total so far to five. The news came via Ministry of Health press release this evening confirming the presence of the vector-borne disease in Caye Caulker. According to the release, “These cases stem from an investigation of fever and rash cases reported earlier in […]
Last week Wednesday, News Five broke the story of the appointment of Audibaldo Monima Junior as Regional Health Manager for the north. The backlash over that appointment was fast and furious because it was patently clear that the former coast guard officer did not have the qualifications for the job. We confirmed that he possessed […]
Taking care of your skin, particularly in the summer months, is important. Exposure to the sun damages your skin extensively and you may not know that some routine practices are bad for you. But how do you contain or reverse the damage? One way is as easy as drinking water. With the summer months upon […]
The appointment of former coast guard officer Audibaldo Monima as Health Manager for the Northern Region has raised the ire of many within the public health sector, particularly because he is not qualified for the post. News Five broke that story last Wednesday and since then we have been following up what appears to be […]
The abuse of elderly persons in many forms is not rare; in fact it is common, but not often reported. On the occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the message has been to place to the forefront the issues affecting the elderly population. HelpAge Belize also called on the community to double up on […]
This morning, the K.H.M.H. proudly announced receipt of a much needed donation of medical equipment and supplies – so needed in fact that the items donated were not available for the announcement today but are already in use in the facility. The K.H.M.H. has benefitted significantly over the years through the largesse of charitable organizations […]
There was a sudden blackout on Monday night in Belize City, with power restored about fifteen minutes after. Any loss of power can range anywhere from a minor to a major inconvenience, but could it be much deadlier than that? A report reached our newsroom earlier today that during the blackout an elderly person who […]
Donating blood may not be an enjoyable experience for many, but knowing the process and the importance can reduce fear. Today was celebrated as World Blood Donor Day; an occasion used to thank volunteer donors for giving that vital fluid. In Belize, a call was also made for new donors to beef up the supply […]
Minister Pablo Marin is out of the country, but it is likely that he will return to what is amounting to a storm of controversy over the political appointment of Audibaldo Monima. Monima is now the Regional Health Manager for the North charged with creating healthcare policies in Orange Walk and Corozal and overseeing their […]
This morning, the Ministry of Health received a very much needed donation of thirty foldable wheelchairs from the Government of Japan. The aid is a part of Japan’s Non-Project Grant Aid for the provision of Industrial Products. Handing over the wheelchairs on behalf of Japan was Resident Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency while […]
On Wednesday night, News Five broke the story of Audibaldo Monima, Belize’s brand new Regional Health Manager for the north, including major health facilities in Orange Walk and Corozal. Almost one month ago Monima was given the post, at the same time his wife was named Primary Care Coordinator at the Corozal Community Hospital. But […]
It’s not the kind of diagnosis that men, who are the least frequent to visit the doctor, would go pursuing. In fact, the symptoms are so common place that most men wouldn’t even suspect it. Yet, it’s said that one in every three or four men may be prone to this health issue. Other risk […]
There is a new regional health manager for the two northern districts. Thirty-year old Audibaldo Monima Junior, an officer with the Belize National Coast Guard has been given a contract for the top post, approved by the Minister of Health Pablo Marin. But from what we gather, senior officials in the ministry did not know […]
The family of two-year old Elaxie Brown needs your help. She was recently diagnosed with leukemia and has been taken to a medical facility in Honduras, where she is currently admitted for treatment. But her family cannot afford the mounting bills for chemotherapy. They need urgent financial assistance to cover costs to keep the toddler […]
June fourteenth is World Blood Donor Day. Everywhere people are encouraged to give blood selflessly to improve health conditions or save lives. Additionally, the Day is used to build awareness about the need for availability and appropriate use of safe blood and blood products. At the Blood Bank of the Central Health region, there is […]
There have been two confirmed cases of Zika in Belize so far and the Ministry of Health remains proactive in its effort to raise public awareness on the spread of the vector transmitted disease. Working closely with the Government of Belize in a technical capacity is the World Health Organization. The W.H.O. is also being […]
The World Health Organization is pressing for plain packaging to reduce the attractiveness of tobacco products. On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, the W.H.O. Director-General, Doctor Margaret Chan, says it is appropriate for a product that kills people. Activities organized today by the National Drug Abuse Control Council had the same message. News […]
Fifty-nine-year-old Julia Arana succumbed over the weekend. She was knocked down by a vehicle in Trial Farm Village on April first and a postmortem exam will determine the cause of death. The mother of popular cyclist Nissan Arana was struck by a 2007 Toyota Hilux driven at the time by Orange Walk South Area Representative […]
The annual Cancer Walk has been growing over the years, morphing into a powerful voice in the fight against the disease. The trek from Ladyville into the City started early Saturday morning and concluded at the Belize Cancer Society Headquarters hours later. Thousands from all walks of life have lost family or friends, are battling […]
There are many reasons why men simply don’t access the healthcare system as often as women do – and no, gentlemen – it has nothing to do with being stronger or healthier. Across the world, the problem is the same. With Father’s Day quickly approaching, I took the opportunity to seek the advice of one […]
There is another confirmed case of zika in Belize. Late this evening, the Ministry of Health issued a release confirming that another patient has tested positive for the virus. This second case is being closely monitored by the Ministry of Health staff, however, because the sample was that of a pregnant woman from Cayo and […]
The Second Annual Diabetic Run and Wellness Expo was held over the weekend in the west. Wellness Ambassadors in collaboration with the Belize Diabetic Association Belmopan Branch and Marathon runner Emil Pulido lead a twenty-three-mile run from Belmopan to the Palacio Farm on the Hummingbird Highway in an effort to bring awareness to the deadly […]
“Healthy Me, Healthy You, A Gateway to a Healthy Life” – that was the theme of a community health fair held today at the Gateway Youth Center on Daker’s Street in south side Belize City. The event provided a space for the community to learn more about health and to get free screening and testing […]
