By Zoila Palma: The Ministry of Health and Wellness, in collaboration with the National AIDS Commission (NAC), has completed a nationwide HIV and tuberculosis (TB) sensitization training initiative aimed at strengthening community awareness and improving access to care across Belize. The initiative was implemented through the National TB/HIV Programme and HECOPAP, reaching 252 Community Health Workers (CHWs) and District Health Educators (DHEs) through 13 training sessions.
The training concluded on Thursday in San Ignacio Town, marking the completion of an initiative designed to strengthen the capacity of community health personnel to respond to HIV and TB-related concerns.
Participants received training focused on increasing awareness, promoting prevention, and addressing stigma and discrimination associated with the diseases.
The initiative also aimed to improve the early identification of individuals who may require care, referrals to appropriate health services, linkage to treatment, and continued support for patients throughout their care.
Community Health Workers play an important role in connecting residents, particularly vulnerable populations, with the healthcare system and ensuring they have access to reliable information and guidance.
The Ministry of Health and Wellness and its partners say the initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Belize’s national HIV and TB response by bringing essential health services closer to communities.
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By Zoila Palma: The Ministry of Health and Wellness, in collaboration with the National AIDS Commission (NAC), has completed a nationwide HIV and tuberculosis (TB) sensitization training initiative aimed at strengthening community awareness and improving access to care across Belize. The initiative was implemented through the National TB/HIV Programme and HECOPAP, reaching 252 Community Health
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