AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCoastal Health Resilience: A new US$44 million regional climate project includes Belize and could fund community-led adaptation, including climate-resilient health facilities and initiatives supporting mental well-being. Mental Health Care: Belize is seeking psychiatrists from Cuba and Mexico, expanding psychiatric nursing positions and preparing a mental-health telehealth service for November. The specialist shortage is also delaying court-ordered assessments for some defendants. Building Medical Capacity: The government is exploring overseas specialist training, while a recent medical conference focused on improving care in Belize. Punta Gorda’s Lucelle Lucia Usher has graduated as a physician and surgeon and hopes to specialize in pediatrics. Food Safety: Health officials warn the public not to buy or consume meat from the Sandhill truck fire, saying smoke, chemicals and unsafe temperatures may contaminate it even if it looks and smells normal.
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