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On behalf of the Deputy Regional Manager, Dr. Jorge Sajia and the extended staff of the Punta Gorda Community Hospital, appreciation is extended to Minister Mike Espat, Area Representative for Toledo East, Mr. Victor Espat, Chief Executive Officer from the Ministry of Infastructure, Development and Housing and also to our CEO Dr. Julio Sabido for his support.

Works continue in and around the compound and on the Infastructure of the Hospital. We thank the community for their patience and support.

Several health care workers from across the health regions are participating in a Training of Trainers workshop for frontline personnel such as healthcare workers who may interact and care for persons affected by Gender Based Violence. The workshop is being hosted by Paho/Who.

An official opening ceremony was held this morning which included remarks from the Ministry's health planner, Nurse Naudia Leonardo. She welcomed the training activity that will benefit and continue to build capacity for healthcare workers to respond appropriately when faced with these situations in the health care settings and communties.

The Minister, Hon. Kevin Bernard along with the CEO, Dr. Julio Sabido and other relevant staff today welcomed the Independent Evaluation Mission from the World Health Organization (WHO) technical advisory group on malaria elimination.

The team mission will be in Belize from February 28th to March 8th, 2023. They will conduct accessments countrywide and a final report with recommendations and findings will then be forwarded to WHO Director General for a final decision.

Belize anticipates to be certified Malaria free after four consecutive years without a reported case of Malaria.

A training exercise started today in Belmopan in partnership with Paho/WHO for staff in maintenance and healthcare workers who may also form part of Emergency Medical Teams (EMT)s. The training is to improve their ability to respond and be more self sufficient in the operation, maintenance and conservation of water supply kits, waste management kits and training for the operation of the X-Ray kits when responding to an emergency.

Dr. Francis Morey, Deputy Director of Hospital Services & Allied Health welcomed the participants and encouraged them to take advantage of the information and practice they will be engaged in over the next few days.

The training has two target audiences. The training of water supply and waste management kits is aimed at those involved in operational support and the radiological kits is

The Ministry of Health & Wellness, in collaboration with UNICEF Belize and NEMO organized a one-day session to raise awareness on the need to implement a nutrition response in emergency situations. The main objective of the sensitization session was to increase the knowledge and understanding of vulnerable groups for nutrition and share on the key elements needed for a nutrition response to prevent malnutrition of the most vulnerable groups.

Participants of the session included: Public health inspectors, Health educators, Nutritionists, Belize Red Cross, Human Development, and NEMO officers. The outcome of this session is to develop and implement a nutrition coordinating team response during emergencies and natural disasters.

Today, the Minister of Health & Wellness, Hon. Kevin Bernard met the new Ambassador to Belize from the Republic of China (Taiwan), H.E. Lily Li-Wen Hsu at an official event to start the National Assistant Radiographer Training program. The Minister welcomed her to Belize and expressed anticipation for continued mutual cooperation.

On an invitation by both the CEO of Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, Mrs. Chandra Cansino and Minister Bernard, the Ambassador was given a tour of specific areas within the hospital.