It is known as one of the biggest call centers that employs hundreds of persons but its purpose for being in the news tonight is for a health reason. One bold employee came to our studio today to complain of an alleged outbreak of chicken pox at the business establishment, something he claims is plaguing […]
There is an abundance of information on how to prevent HIV and for persons already infected, how to cope and take care of themselves. While a key area is counseling, the fact is that Belize has a shortage of trained counselors, which is why WinBelize has collaborated with PAHO and the University of the West […]
Operacion Milagros or in English, Mission Miracle, is getting ready to send a second group of eye patients to receive free corrective eye surgery in Venezuela. The program is sponsored by that country’s government and it offers free testing and surgery plus covers the costs of transportation and accommodations. Mission Miracle had a successful first […]
One of the most frequent asked questions by new mothers is about jaundice. It is a condition that affects a high percentage of newborns. New moms fret about a number of other issues since the responsibility of caring for a young child is overwhelming. Healthy Living looks at the common concerns mothers have over the […]
In January, Johnson and Johnson, one of the most trusted manufacturers of over the counter medications recalled a long list of products that may have been tainted. And today that company has announced yet another recall, this time for infant and children’s medications under the popular brands Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl. A total of […]
A major investment in the health sector was launched today with the groundbreaking of a pediatrics healthcare centre next to Belize Healthcare Partners that donated the land for the first of its kind clinic. The state of the art multi-million dollar project is linked to the Sanford Children’s Clinic based in South Dakota and is […]
When it was held last October and November, the Commission of Inquiry looking into the procedures in attaining pharmaceutical and medical supplies at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, sounded alarm bells. The review covered January 2007 to July 2009, the period when the Belize Medical and Dental Union made allegations of gross abandonment of procedures, […]
On Thursday night we gave you a peak into the findings of the Commission of Inquiry that was tasked to investigate shady purchasing practices at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital from January first 2007 to July thirtieth 2009. The inquiry was ordered after the Belize Medical and Dental Union blew the whistle on the irregularities. […]
It was a busy afternoon at the K.H.M.H wards as organizers of a fire drill secretly made final arrangements to execute a simulation that would see its staff spring into emergency action. After almost a decade of not having prepared itself for sudden eventualities that would put medical personnel and patients at risk the staff […]
The one hundred and six page long report from the Commission of Inquiry into the purchasing practices at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital has finally been made public. For the financial year ending March 2009, the public debt that is owed to the K.H.M.H. is twelve million seven hundred eighty two thousand seven hundred and […]
This past Sunday and Monday, we experienced record breaking temperatures for this time of the year. Temperatures soared to as high as 99 degrees. The sweltering heat affected many persons, that’s because as the heat turns up so do internal temperatures. This can cause exhaustion, cramps and strokes so Healthy Living this week has useful […]
The annual month of activities focusing on cancer awareness has traditionally been held in October in honor of the founder of the Belize Cancer Society, Juliet Orosco Soberanis. But this year cancer month is being observed in May in hopes of better weather. The events are a means of spreading information and promoting prevention and […]
The Commission of Inquiry into questionable purchasing practices at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital was completed on December eighteenth, 2009 and today the report from the panel reached the prime minister’s desk. Supreme Court Justice Adolph Lucas chaired the commission, with Julia Castillo representing the Ministry of Health and Orvin Nicholas nominated by the National […]
Crooked Tree is one of the oldest villages in the country and boasts many features, including cashews and the famous wine made from the cashew. Today the Ministry of Health picked that village to hold a health fair for communities in the area. Students, residents and visitors were out in numbers to take advantaging of […]
Three happy students returned home from Venezuela this morning. When they left two weeks ago with a larger group of eye care patients, they were suffering from strabismus, a condition commonly known as crossed-eye but when News Five’s Jose Sanchez met them at the airport, they were confident and sporting a new look. Jose Sanchez, […]
Nausea and vomiting are early signs of ulcers. This condition is mainly caused by chronic infections or the use of anti-inflammatory medications. Healthy Living this week found out that the infection is transmitted in many ways. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting Ulcers are commonly associated with excruciating pain and discomfort when eating certain foods. Many street theories […]
Back pain is a common complaint, in fact, it is second to a cold in referral s for sick leave. There are the traumatic or the non-traumatic cases which require medical attention. In this edition, Healthy Living looks at ways to deal with the aches. Dr. Andre Sosa, Orthopedic Surgeon “A ninety percent of us […]
In the deep south in Punta Gorda, residents are clamoring for assistance to ward off a health risk at the St. Peter Claver Primary School posed by its asbestos roof. The school was built decades ago and the building has been condemned by health authorities because its asbestos roof is deteriorating with the passage of […]
Vertigo is a common problem that afflicts adults. It may be part of the aging process, but can also be a symptom of problems in the ear or brain. Specialist, Dr. Atanascio Cob, says that vertigo is different from dizzy spells experienced by many adults. He tells Healthy Living that a person afflicted with this […]
The overall wellness of people is an important factor to the mortality rate of a nation. In Belize there are ongoing campaigns to raise the level of awareness on lifestyle illnesses that affect man, woman and child. Organizations such as the Belize Diabetes Association and BFLA have campaigned endlessly to educate the public on various […]
If you thought Tuberculosis has been wiped away, well not so. The experts say that the disease was brought under control but that with the spread of HIV/AIDS, the number of TB cases is on the rise. The two diseases have in common, weak immune systems and there are eighty nine persons infected. In this […]
Eye care patients crowded the conference room of the City Center, luggage in hand and ready to board a flight to Venezuela for treatment. They are the first set of beneficiaries of Operacion Milagros or Mission Miracle, which offers them the opportunity to have corrective surgeries done free of cost. Screening was done on February […]
We also spoke to a few excited patients who are grateful for the opportunity and have high anticipations for the gift of good sight. Niurka Nunez, Mission Miracle Patient “I have a condition in my eyes named pterygium and it’s a growing that is caused mainly because of the sun and it grows to your […]
Nausea, upset stomach, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea: do these sound familiar? If you’ve been experiencing these symptoms you may have been affected by a wave of gastroenteritis, which is spreading like wildfire. The illness might also have you achy within a day and according to Doctor Fernando Cuellar, one third of persons have it so severe, […]
Infertility is an issue that many couples experience. But if you thought it is a condition only for women, then think again, because this medical problem extends to both sexes. Healthy Living this week discusses this issue with Dr Marcelo Coyi. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting One of the natural desires of couples is to have children. […]
