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So, how much revenue does the Government of Belize stand to lose with the removal of public hospital fees? Minister Bernard explained that the hospitals combined, comes up to about a million dollars annually. But, he says only forty percent of that is ever collected. And for those patients who may have outstanding payments, you […]
Written on November 3, 2023 | Posted in
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As Minister Bernard noted, the new public hospital regulations will not apply to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. He explained the reason for this, while noting that Belize City residents can access several other public health facilities in Belize City free of charge. Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health and Wellness “That is the reasons […]
Written on November 3, 2023 | Posted in
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Health and Wellness Minister Kevin Bernard could not provide an update on the investigation taking place into the fake Tylenol that were found in stores across the country. But when it comes to pharmaceuticals, do those drugs fall within the removal of hospital fees? Minister Bernard says that pharmaceuticals have always been provided free of […]
Written on November 3, 2023 | Posted in
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While it is not the first, a unique equipment was installed today at the Central Park in Orange Walk Town. A wheelchair accessible swing has now been added to complement a playground at the community space where children can play freely and socialize with family and peers. The project was made possible through partnership between […]
Written on November 3, 2023 | Posted in
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While it may seem secondary to the removal of hospital fees at public clinics and hospitals, National Health Insurance is being rollout in the Orange Walk District. The Minister of Health and Wellness says that since starting on November first, over twenty-tree thousand persons have already registered for N.H.I. The next step is to look […]
Written on November 3, 2023 | Posted in
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K.H.M.H. patient, Maribel del Carmen Torres remains in the General Surgical Ward, hoping that the day will soon arrive when she will undergo surgery to repair a broken left leg. Torres had called on News Five last week after she became concerned that the person with whom she had worked in Xaibe did not offer […]
Written on November 2, 2023 | Posted in
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Earlier today, the Government of Belize issued a release informing that it has approved the waiver of all fees charged by public hospitals in an effort to ensure that persons seeking medical assistance have universal access to quality healthcare. The statement goes on to say that the existing system requires patients to pay fees for […]
Written on October 31, 2023 | Posted in
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During the last week of April, Belize joined countries and territories of the Region of Americans to celebrate the Twenty-first Vaccination Week in the Americas and the Twelfth World Immunization Week. It was used to emphasize the significant role that vaccines play in protecting individuals and their loved ones, as well as highlighted the importance […]
Written on October 30, 2023 | Posted in
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During cancer awareness month, there was an observation to suggest that more young women were being diagnosed with cancer. Doctor Natalia Largaespada Beer says that the Ministry of Health and Wellness has been recording this data. Seventy percent of cervical cancer cases are in women between the ages of twenty-five to fifty-nine. It is caused […]
Written on October 30, 2023 | Posted in
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Are people still catching COVID? There have been reports of active cases, but the patients are exhibiting mild flu-like symptoms. Today, during an interview with Doctor Natalia Largaespada Beer, she says that positive cases are low and that people are still accessing the vaccine. Here’s an update from Doctor Beer. Dr. Natalia Largaespada Beer, […]
Written on October 30, 2023 | Posted in
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The Rotary Gift of Life program has benefited many children from across the country who are afflicted with congenital heart diseases. Over the years, doctors have visited Belize to perform lifesaving procedures and children have been flown to the United States and other parts of the region for medical treatment. Earlier today, News Five stopped […]
Written on October 27, 2023 | Posted in
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A patient at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital reached out to News Five today to share her concern and urgent need for help in order to receive a surgery to save her left leg. Maribel del Carmen Torres told News Five that late last week, she was cleaning a ceiling fan for a family in […]
Written on October 26, 2023 | Posted in
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Back in August, we reported that dengue figures were up and had surpassed the number of cases for the entire year of 2022. The data showed that the clinically detected cases were concentrated in Orange Walk and Cayo. On Monday, when the media caught up with Health and Wellness Minister Kevin Bernard, he gave an […]
Written on October 24, 2023 | Posted in
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Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard also confirmed that the extended wait for a CT-scan (cat-scan) machine at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital is coming to an end. The national referral hospital has been without this equipment and patients have had to pay thousands of dollars for tests to be done at private health […]
Written on October 24, 2023 | Posted in
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Today, the media caught up with Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard at a contract signing ceremony for two new ambulances donated by the Government of Japan. We’ll have that story for you later in the newscast. But Minister Bernard gave an update on the investigation into the fake Tylenol that was being sold […]
Written on October 23, 2023 | Posted in
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Several companies have since informed the ministry of having bought the fake Tylenol and have handed them over to the authorities. The ministry has proceeded to remove them from shelves after which they will be destroyed. But what happens next, should the investigation reveal the responsible entity? Here’s what Health Minister Kevin Bernard had to […]
Written on October 23, 2023 | Posted in
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A grant contract signing ceremony was held today at the Vaccination Unit on the Western Regional Hospital compound in Belmopan. Through partnership with the Embassy of Japan and the Pan American Health Organization, Belize was the recipient of two ambulances to add to its fleet. While the ceremony held today was more for formality, the […]
Written on October 23, 2023 | Posted in
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Each year, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated eighteen million lives or thirty-two percent of all deaths worldwide. Heart attacks and strokes are responsible for four out of every five deaths from cardiovascular diseases. Seventy-five percent of these deaths occur in low-income countries such as Belize, and up to […]
Written on October 20, 2023 | Posted in
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On Monday, the Ministry of Health and Wellness issued an advisory informing of counterfeit Tylenol being sold in various supermarkets across the country. The phony product bears batch number GS13790, with an expiration date of March 2024. To safeguard your health, shoppers are being advised to avoid purchasing the medication. Currently, the ministry is on […]
Written on October 17, 2023 | Posted in
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According Doctor Samouge several persons have reported investing in the counterfeit Tylenol products. Those individuals, however, did not report experiencing any adverse effects. Notwithstanding their experiences, fake pharmaceuticals present a national health crisis and put the population at risk. That is why Doctor Samouge says the Ministry of Health is looking at what penalties can […]
Written on October 17, 2023 | Posted in
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World Sight Day is observed annually on the second Thursday of October. It is a global event meant to draw attention to blindness and vision impairment. It was originally initiated by the Sight First Campaign of Lions Club International Foundation in 2000. In Belize City, the Belize Council for the Visually Impaired held a private […]
Written on October 12, 2023 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Health & Wellness, PAHO, the World Health Organization and the European Union formally introduced an updated National Mental Health Policy in Belize earlier today. The launch took place at the Best Western Biltmore Hotel here in Belize City. On hand were several government officials, as well as PAHO’s Representative in Belize. News […]
Written on October 10, 2023 | Posted in
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Health and Wellness Week concluded today in Belmopan with a socathon where participants danced, ran and walked the Ring Road in the nation’s capital. But the activities began with Mental Health Monday and each day was set aside to focus on a particular area. The theme for this year was “Your Health is My Health” […]
Written on September 29, 2023 | Posted in
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…and while a week has been set aside to highlight the importance of healthy living and making healthier behaviour changes, Technical Advisor Kathleen Azueta Cho says that it is something that should be practiced year round. She says that focusing on your mental health, among other basic activities, can impact your lifestyle. Kathleen Azueta-Cho, […]
Written on September 29, 2023 | Posted in
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Musician, Horace Bryce needed to undergo urgent eye surgery in Guatemala recently. Today, he underwent another optical procedure at the Belize Council for the Visually Impaired (B.C.V.I). Bryce had implored the public’s assistance to be able to cover the cost of surgery in Guatemala and Belize High School student, Dmitri Arguelles came through to donate […]
Written on September 20, 2023 | Posted in
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