Cost-of-Living Watch: Belize’s inflation ticked up in May, with San Ignacio/Santa Elena hitting the highest municipal rate (5.6%) as prices rose for transportation, food, medical services, utilities, dining, clothing, and more; San Pedro Town recorded the lowest (3.3%). Healthcare Prices: The SIB also flagged a 7% jump in the health category year-over-year, driven by higher charges for medical services like hospitalization and surgical procedures. Food Safety & Livestock Health: Belize joined a regional Mexico City meeting to strengthen cooperation against New World screwworm and improve residue monitoring in milk and meat, linking control programs, labs, regulators, and producers. Local Emergency Care: Western Regional Hospital completed its first laparoscopic surgery, supported by training through a partnership aimed at expanding minimally invasive services across Belize’s public system. Community Health Access: Texas-based House on the Rock Medical Mission is in Belize City offering free checkups, including blood pressure, blood sugar screening, diabetes and kidney checks, urine analysis, and EKGs. Public Safety Training: Belize Police officers graduated from a four-month EMT training programme to improve first response skills for emergencies and mass-casualty situations. Regional Health Campaign: The Healthy Caribbean Coalition launched a campaign to push schools away from ultra-processed food and drink marketing, with Belize among target countries.