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Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Hypertension Day, Belize focus: Belize’s health officials are urging people to check blood pressure regularly after new reporting highlighted high blood pressure showing up in children as young as 12, with officials citing thousands of documented cases nationwide. HPV vaccine standoff: The Catholic Diocese of Belize City and Belmopan says HPV vaccines belong in doctors’ offices, not schools—reigniting a decade-long debate after the Ministry of Health says school-based delivery is the most effective way to reach students and that parental consent is already built into the process. Regional lab upgrades: CARPHA reports rapid PCR testing platforms are now installed across 10 Caribbean member states, including Belize, to speed up outbreak detection. Local health & community: The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to student health and well-being, while Belize also marked World Hypertension Day with public messaging. Belize business pulse: The Made in Belize Expo 2026 drew 90+ exhibitors, spotlighting local health and beauty services alongside other homegrown products.
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