Public Health Governance: Belize has joined the RedFESP network during a regional seminar focused on institutionalizing Essential Public Health Functions, with countries sharing how they assess, plan, monitor, and improve health system performance. Child Protection & Justice: Belize launched a Child Protection and Justice Steering Committee with UNICEF Belize, aiming to strengthen children’s safety, access to justice, and protection services. Human Rights in Detention: Advocates are raising alarms over the use of Preventive Detention Orders during a State of Emergency, warning of serious health and life risks if detainees don’t receive proper medical care. Accountability in Public Spending: Minister Michel Chebat says taxpayers have a right to know how public money is spent amid the split-payments controversy, calling for serious investigation and public accounting. Wildlife & One Health Education: The Belize Wildlife Referral Clinic inaugurated a One Health Education Lab to train the public on wildlife conflict, safe encounters, and conservation—especially as development increases human-wildlife contact. Wellness Through Community Fitness: The Belize Defence Force Run Club took part in an eco-friendly Roots and Routes 10K relay trail race, promoting fitness while keeping the course garbage-free and using reusable hydration options. Regional Ocean Protection: CRFM and the Caribbean Climate Change Centre agreed to strengthen collaboration to protect fisheries and coastal communities, with sargassum and climate impacts high on the agenda. Anti-Trafficking Awareness: NCFC is urging Belizeans to wear blue for its Blue Teddy Bear and anti-human trafficking campaign, reinforcing child protection and awareness efforts.