Tobacco Control Push: Belize’s Ministry of Health and Wellness is in talks with PAHO to advance the proposed Tobacco Control Bill, focusing on public awareness, tobacco taxation, and enforcement capacity. Prison Water Safety: The Ministry says it has responded to concerns about contaminated water at Kolbe Foundation Central Prison, where September 2025 testing found fecal coliform in well water used for hygiene and food pre-washing—prompting changes to how water is used. NHI Access Expands: Ambergris Hope Hospital in San Pedro becomes an NHI provider for select radiology and lab services starting Aug. 1, with referrals required from registered primary care clinics. Medicine Safety Milestone: Belize is now a full WHO Programme for International Drug Monitoring member, strengthening pharmacovigilance with PAHO support. Diabetes Support: Belize Diabetes and Hypertension Association is hosting a Diabetes Warriors Youth Summer Camp for children with Type 1 diabetes (July 27–30). Public Health & Policy: UNICEF and the Government launched Belize’s first Climate Landscape Analysis for Children Plus (CLAC+), mapping climate risks to vulnerable groups and recommending cross-sector action. Community Health Reminder: A portable carbon monoxide detector is highlighted as a travel safety must-have after recent Belize-related poisoning deaths. Health News Beyond Belize: Olympic gymnast Simone Biles shared updates after a near-death scare and a later hospital procedure, but details remain undisclosed.