Oral contraceptives will remain available to existing users who already had prescriptions; however, labor groups warn that the policy could restrict access and strain Belize’s already burdened healthcare system. The Pharmacists Association of Belize (PAB), in a three-page press release on Wednesday, April 15, announced that it has agreed with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) on a twelve-month phased implementation to enforce prescription requirements across general

“Over-the-counter oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) should be made available without a prescription for individuals using OCPs.” — World Health Organization, WHO Consolidated Guideline on Self-Care Interventions for Health: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (2019). The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a definitive position on contraceptive access, recommending that oral contraceptive pills be made available without a prescription as part of a broader strategy t

Police have once again been called to the Port Loyola area in Belize City after the discovery of a body along the coastline, raising fresh concerns among residents. Authorities say the body is believed to be that of 17-year-old Alwin Marin Jr. It was found in an area southwest of the port, the same general location where police had been investigating the discovery of another body just last week. In that earlier case, a 19-year-old was found dead, prompting an active murder in