AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoViolence & Safety: A targeted shooting at Island Supermarket in San Pedro left two dead and two injured, with police saying nothing was stolen and attackers escaped by boat; authorities detained four persons of interest as they pursue leads. Youth in Focus: A 16-year-old was fatally shot in Dangriga, prompting an intensive police investigation. Child Health & Injury Prevention: A 5-year-old boy was hit by a vehicle driven by his father in Maskall Village and is in stable condition at KHMH while police investigate. Hospital Privacy: KHMHA asked a Facebook page to remove a video of a patient in a hospital bed, reiterating that recording patients without consent is not permitted. Public Health Preparedness: BAHA is on heightened alert for highly pathogenic avian influenza after outbreaks in Honduras and Costa Rica, urging biosecurity and immediate reporting of sick or dead birds. Men’s Health: Belize Cancer Society held a men’s forum stressing early screening and tackling stigma around health. Workforce Strengthening: MoHW launched a Human Resources for Health Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–30 to improve recruitment, training, and retention of healthcare workers. Training & Care in the Community: Nursing students from Tennessee Tech provided home visits, wound care, prenatal support, and clinic assistance during a Belize study trip in Toledo. Oral Health Education: Magazine Dental Academy opened in Belize City to expand dental hygiene training and community oral health efforts.
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