AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBelize Health & Safety: Belize Central Prison’s 2025 report says there were no escapes, fewer incidents, lower drug positivity, and strong rehab participation (over 80%), though the prison still holds a large share of murder-related convictions and more people are jailed for minor offenses. Public Health Prevention: PAHO/WHO and Belize’s Ministry of Health & Wellness held a National Tobacco Control Youth Forum for World No Tobacco Day 2026, launching a series of youth forums and community sensitization to curb nicotine and tobacco use. Nutrition & Chronic Disease: Caribbean NCD experts met in Barbados to push sodium reduction and policies to eliminate industrially produced trans fats, warning that processed foods drive much of the risk. Digital Resilience: Belize hosted a regional workshop on strengthening digital resilience, aiming to protect critical government data—including health records—during cyber-attacks and other crises. Medical Community Shock: Two people were charged in the murder of Belmopan doctor Dr. Naun Bonilla, with police pointing to a planned attack tied to a business dispute. Animal Health Alert: New World screwworm concerns continue as the parasite spreads beyond its old limits, raising risks for livestock and wildlife across the region.
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