Cancer & early detection: A Belize-based woman says her breast cancer was missed for years until symptoms escalated after drinking alcohol; doctors later found seven tumours and she underwent a double mastectomy, highlighting the need to follow up on persistent lumps. School nutrition & activity: PAHO and OAS rolled out new guidelines for healthier school environments as overweight affects over 30% of kids and adolescents in the Americas and most teens don’t meet daily activity targets. Belize health services & partnerships: Belize’s delegation continues supporting the diaspora in Miramar, Florida, including medical school leadership and hospital representation as “Belize Day” grows sister-city ties. Regional disaster relief: CARICOM partners sent 88 containers of relief to earthquake-hit Venezuela, including medicines, food, cleaning supplies, and water tanks—Belize included. Belize agriculture for health: Officials collected pest and disease samples from soursop farms in Cayo to protect production, while the Ministry launched a Honey Traceability System to strengthen food safety and quality from hive to market. Animal health training: Toledo livestock farmers received New World Screwworm awareness training with OIRSA support to improve prevention and control. Health policy scrutiny: Belize’s Minister of Health and Wellness responded to claims about medicine spending and procurement, stressing open tender processes.