Barrow says that he thought that was the end of the matter, until he was informed later in the day that the plane was in the air. But despite the unwillingness of the U.S. to accept Belize’s official position, he says the window of opportunity, if it ever existed, had slammed shut. There was one […]
The immediate implementation of those new immigration policies is one prong of G.O.B.’s preparation for the threat of Ebola. The Ministry of Health, in the face of Thursday’s wake up call, has also been forced to step up their game. The reality is that even the superpower U.S.A. has been caught off guard by Ebola, […]
The order for seven hundred and fifty hazmat kits has already been placed through the Pan American Health Organization. The order will be some time in coming, since those kits are being sold out across the world, for obvious reasons. But Belize isn’t waiting on those kits – G.O.B. is looking to set up a […]
The seventh Global Hand Washing Day was commemorated on Wednesday, October fifteenth. The focus on this basic good hygiene practice may seem immaterial to some but, in reality it is not. Globally, it has been documented that the vast majority of people are not washing ethic hands properly after using the bathroom and in some […]
On major international news agencies, the news today was about Ebola and how countries are preparing to deal with any eventuality. The virus has been detected close to the Jewel in Dallas, Texas. The U.S. today went into emergency mode to coordinate a response in case of an outbreak. Elsewhere, in the Caribbean, Saint Lucia […]
Ebola has captured the attention of the world, but what has caused real dread is the realization that a first world nation like the U.S. has been caught unprepared. And with cases being reported in the US, how long will it be before there are restrictions on visitors from that nation? Today, P.U.P. leader Francis […]
Dengue hemorrhagic fever is on the rise in Belize in 2014. Earlier this week, the Ministry of Health held a press conference during which Chief Operations Officer of the Vector Control Unit Kim Bautista announced that while there have been no fatalities so far, there has been a spike in the number of diagnosed cases […]
World Mental Health Day is being celebrated under the theme – Living with Schizophrenia. Today health stakeholders from all over the country gathered in their respective areas to speak on that issue, and others affecting the mental health of the nation. In Belize City the ceremony was hosted at the Mental Health Welcome Resource Centre, […]
So with all that said, are you still having doubts about the reality, and real trauma of schizophrenia? Well, this might bring it home to you. Do you remember the case of Felicia Chen? The young woman killed three of her children, held them under the water at Belizean Beach, and then tried to kill […]
The Police Department and other law enforcement agencies have for years participated in fund-raising to assist children with intellectual disabilities through the Special Olympics. Those fund-raising initiatives culminate in a torch run where agencies carry a special torch across the country, stopping at intervals to raise awareness and money for the cause. Today Community Policing […]
There are two hundred and thirty-seven registered athletes who participate in events under the aegis of the Special Olympics, and the committee is always looking to increase that number. That is why the donation today was so important. The next sporting event will include games in all districts, as well as national games in December. […]
On Tuesday, officials from the Ministry of Health hosted a press conference to discuss Belize’s preparedness for Ebola and Chikungunya. Belizeans have been preoccupied about the country’s level of readiness to handle the lethal virus, Ebola. Currently, the Ministry of Health maintains that the threat level for Belize when it comes to Ebola is low […]
The deadly Ebola virus that has been traced all the way to Guinea in Africa, has made its way to as close as Dallas, Texas, where a man remains hospitalized in critical condition. There are no suspected cases, but officials at the Ministry of Health are keeping watch and preparing the K.H.M.H. for the possibility […]
An outbreak of chikungunya fever across Latin America and the Caribbean was similarly reported in late-June. While the spread of the vector-borne infection has been closely monitored in Belize, there are no cases to report on tonight. Despite the good news, as in the case of Ebola, the Public Health Department is still actively keeping […]
This week is being celebrated as Senior Week which includes the celebration of International Day of Older Persons on October first. In Belize, there are several groups advocating for a better quality of life for older persons in our society. These organizations not only work to better the current situation of the elderly, but also […]
Last Thursday, we showed you a ten year old student who has been diagnosed with Acute Myloid Leukemia. But Cleyon Marage Junior cannot receive medical treatment at the local hospitals so he must travel to Merida for eighteen months of treatment. His mother, Clovis Matura, came to News Five making a public appeal for assistance […]
The mother of Cleyon Junior is overwhelmed by the outpouring support of the Belizean public. She says that the donations received so far give her hope that her son will be spared. Clovis Matura, Mother of Cleyon Marage Jr. “It makes me feel very hopeful that there is people out there that you don’t […]
Imagine your young child – happy, healthy, smiling…getting ready for a new year of school. You sit and dream about what he will be when he grows up. And then suddenly, overnight, without warning, he’s diagnosed with a deadly disease and life as you know it falls apart. That’s what happened to Clovis Matura in […]
Detox programs have been growing by leaps and bounds in some parts, that’s because many people are taking healthy lifestyles seriously. In Belize, it has been a gradual process, but it is picking up because many persons are becoming more conscious about their health. Detoxing involves eliminating toxic substances from the body. It means that […]
Very real and still vivid in the minds of many Belizeans is the deaths of seven babies inside the neonatal intensive care unit of the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital back in May of 2013. According to a report by PAHO, the unit was not up to standard nor were quality control measures in place. At […]
The national referral hospital has frequently been mired in scandals; as recent as two weeks ago the K.H.M.H. settled with seven mothers after their newborns died in the neonatal unit in 2013 from a bacteria known as enterobacter cloacae. Today, however, officials put their best forward to mark the hospital’s nineteenth anniversary with the inauguration […]
Earlier this week, five mothers of babies who died in the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital in May 2013 received settlement from that institution. Investigations by the Pan American Health Organization have indicated that the infant deaths were the result of bacteria in the neo-natal unit, allegedly the end result of the hospital’s lack of adherence […]
That wasn’t the fiery debate just yet…that came when Briceño went after former K.H.M.H. Director of Finance Carlos Perera. Perera was fired by the K.H.M.H. Board recently, following a series of allegations made against him during his time as finance director. The Speaker of the House took exception to the point being made, claiming that […]
It’s back to school season! Parents across Belize have been busy getting school books, stationary, uniforms school bags and just about everything the children need for a brand new academic year. While, that’s one hurdle the other is getting the children ready for the transition after the long summer break. Tonight on Healthy Living, we […]
Frequent reports on traffic accidents in our nightly newscasts; and that’s because we don’t even get a chance to report on all traffic mishaps that take place. Road Traffic Accidents or RTA’s are among the leading causes of death in Belize; and even if the accident does not result in a fatality, the impact of […]
