Ebola Preparedness: Belize’s Ministry of Health and Wellness has issued an Ebola advisory and is stepping up screening at airports, land borders, and seaports, coordinating with immigration, customs, airlines, and cruise lines; the risk is said to be low, but travelers from affected areas are urged to self-isolate if symptomatic and call 0-800-MOH-CARE. Community Health Expansion: The MOHW launched its National Community Health Strategy 2026–2030, aiming to strengthen community-based care through prevention, community health workers, training, digital health, and better emergency preparedness. Local Healthcare Access: A new Duck Run One polyclinic and hurricane shelter in Cayo is now serving six rural communities, bringing emergency and primary care closer to about 6,000 residents. Measles Vaccination Push: San Pedro clinic staff are running a measles (MMR) awareness campaign, encouraging residents to confirm vaccination coverage and get vaccinated if needed. Hospital Construction Watch: San Pedro’s first public general hospital is still moving forward, but reports say costs are rising beyond the original Taiwan-funded $33M, raising questions about who pays any difference. Health Workforce & Costs: Belize faces a growing manual labour shortage, while inflation rose 2.9% in April—fuel and food costs driving pressure on household budgets. Health & Safety in Sports: Corozal coach Miriam Villamil remains in critical condition after a bus crash; doctors have amputated her right leg above the knee, and the football community is seeking O+ blood donations.