Avian Influenza Alert: BAHA says Belize remains free of highly pathogenic avian influenza but is on heightened surveillance after outbreaks in Honduras and Costa Rica, urging poultry owners and the public to report sick or dead birds and tighten biosecurity. Disaster Readiness: Belize is strengthening regional disaster response and medical evacuation links through continued participation in SICOFAA, improving coordination for hurricanes, floods, and other emergencies. Healthcare Privacy: Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority (KHMHA) is asking a Facebook media page to remove a video of a patient, reiterating that recording patients without consent is not permitted. Workforce Planning: The Ministry of Health and Wellness launched a new five-year Human Resources for Health Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2030 to improve recruitment, training, deployment, and retention of health workers. Road Safety—Child Hurt: A 5-year-old boy was hit by a vehicle driven by his father in Maskall Village and is in stable condition at KHMHA while police investigate. Road Safety—Fatal Crash: A Belize City motorcyclist died after a crash on the Philip Goldson Highway; both injured men were rushed to Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. New Dental Training: Magazine Dental Academy opened in Belize City, aiming to build a pipeline of dental hygiene professionals through education and community oral health work. Inflation & Health Costs: SIB reports inflation rose to 4.3% in May, with healthcare costs up 7% year-over-year, including higher charges for hospitalization and surgical procedures. Men’s Health Push: Belize Cancer Society held a men’s forum taking a holistic approach to men’s health, including mental health awareness and encouraging earlier care. BDF Recruitment Goes Digital: The Belize Defence Force moved recruitment for Intake 70 fully online, with medical and psychological pre-screening for eligible applicants. Regional Food Safety: Belize joined a Central American meeting in Mexico to strengthen coordination on veterinary medicines, residue monitoring, and New World screwworm control. Cuban Medical Brigade: Government says it is still evaluating options on the future of the Cuban Medical Brigade while discussions continue on recruiting more regional medical professionals.