Ministry of Health & Wellness

11/09/2026

The Ministry of Health and Wellness informs the public that the updated list of licensed pharmaceutical establishments is now available as of September 9, 2026.

Please note that this is not a live list, and some applications may still be under review or in progress.

10/09/2026

Ministries and organizations across Belize came together to Pass the Ribbon of Hope, a simple but powerful symbol of shared commitment to mental health, su***de prevention, and the well-being of every person in our country.

As it passes from one organization to the next, it reminds us that the responsibility for mental health does not belong to one ministry, one profession, or one institution.

It belongs to all of us.

World Su***de Prevention Day is observed today, September 10th. 🎗️

09/09/2026

The Ministry of Health and Wellness, through the National Drug Abuse Control Council (NDACC), along with its partner, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), continues to engage young people, community leaders, educators, parents, and other stakeholders across Belize as part of ongoing efforts to prevent to***co and alcohol use and promote healthier communities.

The initiative has now reached the Cayo District, where Youth Forums were held in Belmopan and San Ignacio, along with a Community Sensitization Session last week. These engagements provided young people and community members with opportunities to learn about the risks associated with va**ng, to***co, and alcohol use, share their experiences, and explore practical ways to strengthen prevention within their communities.

The nationwide initiative continues with upcoming activities in Belize City, South Side; Dangriga, Stann Creek District; and Punta Gorda, Toledo District.

These activities are part of our commitment to empower young people, strengthen community action, increase awareness, and support the development of healthier, to***co- and alcohol-free environments across Belize.

Together, we can empower our youth, strengthen our communities, and build a healthier Belize.

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

🦟🚮 DENGUE PREVENTION CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN 🚮🦟

The Belmopan City Council’s Climate Action & Environment Solutions (CAES) Department, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health & Wellness, began it's Dengue Prevention Clean-Up Campaign in the Salvapan Area.

With dengue cases on the rise, the campaign focuses on removing materials that can collect stagnant water and create mosquito breeding sites. 🦟💧

Let’s work together to keep our communities clean, safe, and dengue-free! 💚

Moving Belmopan Forward! ✊💙🤍💙

07/09/2026

On Friday, August 28, the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology and partners INCAP, UNICEF, and Taiwan ICDF, organized a training session for Nutrition Youth Advocates.

The Nutrition Youth Advocate Program is an aspect of the Healthy Habits, Healthy Schools, Healthy Belize Initiative. The program aims to support and encourage a healthy school culture focused on good nutrition, physical activity, and healthy habits, with youth at the forefront of promoting positive behaviour change among their peers.

On Friday, August 28, 28 high school students and 10 teachers received training and materials to help them organize and create activities that promote health and wellness in their schools. Topics covered during the training included nutrition, physical activity, health promotion, leadership, and drug prevention.

The students were also provided with school bags containing stationery, youth advocate vests, T-shirts, and educational nutrition posters to support the program. They are expected to work alongside their peers and teachers to develop activities that promote health and wellness within their schools.

04/09/2026

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04/09/2026

As the sun rose over Belmopan, it painted the sky in beautiful shades of orange and gold as we gathered to raise our flag in support of World Su***de Prevention Awareness Day which is observed on September 10.
It was a beautiful reminder that even in our darkest moments, a new day can bring hope.
Let’s keep raising awareness.
Let’s keep raising hope.
Let’s keep looking out for one another. 🎗️

04/09/2026

Belmopan residents and all our partners in support of Su***de Prevention glowed tonight at its annual Glow walk. We walk to raise awareness of Su***de Prevention and we ask the community to join us and on Su***de.

World Su***de Prevention Day is observed annually on September 10th.

03/09/2026

The Ministry of Health & Wellness, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology, the Inter-American Development Bank, and several tertiary-level education institutions, awarded scholarships to 68 Belizeans pursuing higher education in various health-related fields.

The scholarship recipients, who have signed bonds with the Government of Belize, will have the opportunity to focus on their studies while receiving financial support throughout their programmes. Areas of study include nursing, medicine, mental health, and biomedical engineering.

This initiative reflects the Ministry of Health & Wellness’ commitment to strengthening Belize’s public health system by developing and retaining skilled healthcare professionals, while empowering future healthcare workers to expand their knowledge and contribute meaningfully to the health and well-being of Belizeans.

With a BZ$2.5 million investment this year, the scholarship programme is helping to build a stronger healthcare workforce and shape the future of healthcare in Belize.