Healthcare Workforce: Belize’s Ministry of Health and Wellness launched a new five-year roadmap to strengthen the healthcare workforce, unveiling the Belize Human Resources for Health Policy and the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan to improve recruitment, training, deployment, and retention. Workforce & Access: Government also signaled it’s looking beyond Cuba for more medical professionals, while still weighing the future of the Cuban Medical Brigade and exploring regional sourcing options. Community Health Partnerships: Belize is exploring a humanitarian partnership with the LDS Church, including discussions with Southern Regional Hospital and NEMO on healthcare needs and disaster preparedness. Men’s Health: The Belize Cancer Society held a holistic men’s forum at the Civic Center, tackling mental health stigma alongside broader health check and prevention messages. Training & Emergency Response: The Belize Police Department graduated from an EMT training programme, boosting first-response skills for officers at accident scenes and emergencies. Dental Education: A new Dental Academy opened in Belize City to expand dental hygiene training and help meet projected needs for more dental hygienists. Cost of Living & Health: Belize’s CPI showed healthcare costs rising sharply in May, with medical services and hospitalization/surgical charges driving a 7% increase year over year. Food Safety & Livestock: Regional talks in Mexico focused on strengthening New World screwworm control and residue monitoring in milk and meat, with Belize among participating countries. Inflation Hotspots: San Ignacio/Santa Elena recorded the highest municipal inflation rate in May, with above-average increases including medical services.