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But who could have made such a threat on the poor man’s hospital that provides tertiary care medical treatment to the entire country? Doctor Andre Sosa, the Chair of the Board of Governors at the K.H.M.H., says that the suspect, an individual who has a mental health condition, was discharged from the institution just minutes […]
Written on May 13, 2022 | Posted in
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According to Doctor Andre Sosa, the incident, while callous, is being taken as an opportunity for the institution to test its capacity to manage in the case of a natural disaster, especially as the hurricane season draws near. Dr. Andre Sosa, Chair, Board of Governors, K.H.M.H. “We have to be cognizant of the fact […]
Written on May 13, 2022 | Posted in
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This week was celebrated as Nurses’ Week, under the theme “Nurses: A Voice to Lead-Invest in Nursing and Respect Rights to Secure Global Health. In the house today, Kevin Bernard, the Minister of Health and Wellness, recognized the hard work of these frontline workers, especially at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. In his comments, […]
Written on May 13, 2022 | Posted in
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World leaders today participated in the second Global COVID-19 Summit, convened by United States President Joe Biden. At the event, Prime Minister John Briceño, as CARICOM Chair, spoke about the COVID-19 response and recovery efforts in the Caribbean. The Prime Minister said that many countries are experiencing a decline in serious infections and deaths as […]
Written on May 12, 2022 | Posted in
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Briceño called on everyone to apply what we know works in combating the COVID spread, pointing to the crippling effects the virus has had on the regional economy. Prime Minister John Briceño “The Caribbean economy shrunk by six percent above the four point four contraction worldwide, and grew on average by only one percent […]
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The COVID-19 positivity rate has more than doubled in the last four days. Health experts are monitoring the number of positive results from the tests administered daily, in order to determine whether there is an increase in cases. These tests are mainly done at health facilities and through surveillance. The jump from two percent to […]
Written on May 11, 2022 | Posted in
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And while the number of positive cases is seeing a steady increase, there are no discussions for enforcing any additional measures. According to Doctor Diaz-Musa, what the ministry is encouraging at this time is for Belizeans to take personal responsibility by practicing some of the measures learnt over the past two years. Dr. Melissa […]
Written on May 11, 2022 | Posted in
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Two out of every three Belizeans eligible to be vaccinated have received at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The unvaccinated are at a greater risk of dying as a result of COVID-19, says Doctor Natalia Beer, the head of the Ministry of Health’s vaccination drive. To emphasize this point, she shared a graph […]
Written on May 11, 2022 | Posted in
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As of May thirtieth, Pfizer vaccines will no longer be available in country. The last batch of Pfizer vaccines in Belize will expire at the end of the month. Additionally, there are no AstraZeneca vaccines in country at this time. So, after the month of May only Johnson and Johnson vaccines will be available for […]
Written on May 11, 2022 | Posted in
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The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital is staffed with one hundred and seventy nurses. On each shift, five nurses are assigned to each of the thirteen units that make up the facility. A registered nurse can make anywhere between nine and fifteen dollars an hour. Dependent on where they are on the pay-scale, what they take […]
Written on May 10, 2022 | Posted in
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MedSafe, a Belizean pharmaceutical company, donated an Accula P.C.R. testing machine with cartridges to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. The equipment, valued at twenty thousand dollars, is used to generate accurate and fast P.C.R. results. The testing machine was handed over by a MedSafe’s representative. A demonstration and training session was provided for all lab […]
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Hundreds of inmates had an opportunity today to seek expert advice on medical conditions that they may be suffering from behind prison walls. It’s the resumption of a health fair for prisoners to find out more about health services that are available to them, notwithstanding the fact that they are serving time for crimes committed. […]
Written on May 4, 2022 | Posted in
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Hundreds of Belizeans turned out across the country and simultaneously participated in a walk to conclude Autism Month 2022. In Belize City, the biggest group yet came out; signaling that awareness about autism is alive. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, Reporting Government officials, families, friends, persons living with autism and even students […]
Written on May 3, 2022 | Posted in
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Belize has made an application to the World Health Organization for it to be declared a malaria-free country. For the past few days, the Ministry of Health and Wellness has been busy sensitize the public through various awareness activities on the impact of malaria and the need for persons to get tested. This morning, News […]
Written on April 28, 2022 | Posted in
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It has been in existence since 1995 when the old Belize City Hospital was decommissioned. Twenty-seven years later, with a fixed subvention from the government and a growing number of patients over the years, the K.H.M.H. finds itself in dire straits having to balance its revenues verses its expenses, and particularly more so since the […]
Written on April 27, 2022 | Posted in
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And while the K.H.M.H. was lucky to receive some much-needed medical supplies, the hospital is still without an important piece of equipment. The C.T. Machine has been out of commission for several months now. Today K.H.M.H. C.E.O. says there is an effort to get a replacement. Chandra Nisbet Cansino, C.E.O., K.H.M.H. “The CT Machine, […]
Written on April 27, 2022 | Posted in
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With the number of new COVID-19 infections and deaths on the decrease, many people believe that the virus that only months ago was still wreaking havoc in Belize is now behind us. And while the beds at the K.H.M.H. have not been filled to capacity with COVID patients for many weeks, the hospital’s C.E.O. is […]
Written on April 27, 2022 | Posted in
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Cansino explained that people with high hospital bills with the K.H.M.H. can work out payment plans to cover their debts. She said that a lot of times, patients’ bills are high not only because of the P.P.E. outfits that are required to be worn by the medical staff but also because many of the patients […]
Written on April 27, 2022 | Posted in
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Mental health practitioners from the country’s four primary healthcare regions are taking part in a series of training workshops on mental health. The workshops take into consideration the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a greater need for the provision of mental health services. Deputy Director, Public Health & Wellness, Dr. Fidel Cuellar […]
Written on April 26, 2022 | Posted in
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While the training is timely, there are other challenges that mental health practitioners and caregivers face. Nurse Iveth Quintanilla indicated that shortages in human and infrastructural resources are among the main ones. Nurse Iveth Quintanilla, Mental Health Coordinator, Ministry of Health & Wellness “We lack the amount of personnel that is necessary to provide […]
Written on April 26, 2022 | Posted in
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The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at community in Belize City is having two events this coming weekend. Imam Arslan Warraich explained to News Five today that one of the events caters to women. Imam Arslan Warraich, Belize District Missionary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Community “The first thing is Saturday and Saturday is jam-packed for the women. The […]
Written on April 21, 2022 | Posted in
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Meet twenty-two-year-old Darnell Oden from Punta Gorda. He is a physical trainer at Peini Fitness Gym who is dedicating his time to youth empowerment. He has also been hosting basketball activities since last year. Oden spoke with News Five about working on youth development programs through sports. Darnell Oden, Physical Trainer “We are currently working […]
Written on April 20, 2022 | Posted in
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While restrictions have been eased on either side of the border, COVID is still real. Ambassador Oscar Arnold cautions Belizean travelers to Mexico to remain vigilant, practice social distancing and follow mask wearing measures. Oscar Arnold, Belizean Ambassador to Mexico “People are still dying from this virus and are still contracting the virus. While […]
Written on April 13, 2022 | Posted in
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On Monday, the Daily COVID-19 Report of the Ministry of Health and Wellness shared that there were only fourteen new confirmed cases and that active cases are as low as one hundred and twenty-eight. While the daily positivity was at one point one percent with eleven new recoveries, it was the eight new COVID-related deaths […]
Written on April 12, 2022 | Posted in
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The process includes the revision of death certificates that have been entered into the Belize Health Information System, by doctors and health professionals and includes laboratory results, imaging studies, and clinical notes. Epidemiologist Doctor Russell Manzanero says that the ministry is in no way hiding the numbers. He speaks of the challenges with death certificates […]
Written on April 12, 2022 | Posted in
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