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Road Safety & Health: An elderly woman (55) was seriously injured in an alleged hit-and-run in Hillview, Santa Elena, and remains under hospital care after a truck struck her while she biked with a reflective vest; police say the driver fled, was later detained, and was granted bail—now her family is pushing for stronger charges and help with mounting medical bills. HIV Care & Prevention: Belize is still among Central America’s higher HIV-burden countries, with adult prevalence around 1.2% and nearly 3,900 people living with HIV, while officials cite ongoing gaps in testing, treatment access, and long-term care—alongside stigma and discrimination; the national response highlights expanded testing, antiretroviral treatment, prevention options (PrEP/PEP/HIV self-testing), and mother-to-child transmission prevention. Emergency Department Improvements: Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority has appointed Patient Flow Officers to its Accident and Emergency Department to reduce waiting times, improve bed allocation, speed lab/imaging follow-up, and strengthen discharge planning. Infectious Disease Alert: BAHA has issued a bird flu advisory as Belize remains free of HPAI but faces a high risk of introduction after outbreaks in Honduras and Costa Rica, urging reporting of sick/dead birds and strict biosecurity. Regional Health Support: CARICOM-linked efforts are mobilizing medical and food supplies for earthquake-affected Venezuela, with Belize among contributors.

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