Under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) agreement between Belize and the European Union (EU), this is a five-year project aimed at "achieving a better quality of life, for all Belizeans, living now and in the future." The project prioritizes disaster-resilient and environmentally friendly health facility strengthening structure, organization and management of health services, and improving Belize's health information system.

The objectives of the project are:

Develop efficient, disaster resilient and environmentally friendly health facilities.
Improve the structure, organization & management of health services.
Support tender, installation and operationalization of a Supply Data Exchange Warehouse and Analytics Platform software (CDEP).

The 11th European Development
Fund (EDF) between Belize and
the European Union

Belize is undergoing a transition in terms of refocusing its health strategy in order to meet the new challenges and commitments made at national and international levels.

Recognizing that health is an essential component of development, Belize’s framework for National Development – Horizon 2030 defined four pillars essential for improving the quality of life for Belizeans.

The fourth pillar, bricks and mortar, envisioned universal access to quality healthcare throughout the life cycle with a refocusing on the public health system, delivery of health services, and healthy lifestyles.

This framework, along with the Health Sector Strategic Plan 2014-2024, defined the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) agreement between Belize and the European Union (EU).

The 11th EDF prioritizes disaster-resilient and environmentally friendly health facilities, strengthening the structure, organization and management of health services and improving Belize's health information system in the country.

The first two priorities formed the basis for a partnership between the Ministry of Health and Wellness Belize (MoHW), the European Union (EU), and the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO).

Project Components

European Union's Support

to Belize’s COVID-19 Response

(€500,000 euros Reoriented)

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COVID-19 Response Achievements (as of February 2021)

Donations of 7 SD Biosensor F200 Antigen Test Analyzers; 10,000 SD Biosensor Test Kits; 20 fire extinguishers; 19 smoke detectors; 2 emergency showers with eye wash; 230 non-contact thermometers; 230 basic first aid kits; 230 stethoscopes with penlight & scissors; 230 glucometers, glucometer strips, & medical lancets; 100 pulse oximeters; 230 bags for the items; 9 computers; 8 projectors; 1,650 posters printed and distributed to businesses and various Ministries
Development of a medical waste management plan
Language-specific PSAs delivered to 26 villages (Corozal), 33 villages (Toledo) & 26 villages (Orange Walk) & aired on 10 radio & 6 television stations

Communication Material

Videos

COVID-19 Symptoms

Prevention Tips and COVID-19

Pregnancy in the time of COVID-19

Proper Mask Use in Kriol Language

Physical Distancing and COVID-19

Christmas During COVID-19

Infographics

Breastfeeding and COVID-19747.77 KB

Alcohol Use and COVID-191.02 MB

Mask Use with Breastfeeding and COVID-19663.7 KB

Pregnancy and COVID-19 Infographic1.43 MB

Pregnancy and COVID-191.14 MB

Pregnancy and COVID-19 Infographic1.77 MB

Audios - Public Service Announcements (PSAs)

Domestic Violence in the times of COVID-19 (English, Spanish, Kriol, Garifuna, Mopan, Q'eqchi)

Hand Hygiene (English, Spanish, Kriol, Mopan, Q'eqchi)

Stigma and COVID-19 (English, Spanish, Kriol, Garifuna, Mopan, Q'eqchi)

Thank you to Healthcare Workers (English, Spanish, Kriol, Mopan, Q'eqchi)

Elderly and COVID-19 (English, Spanish, Kriol, Mopan, Q'eqchi)

Mask Use (English, Spanish, Kriol, Mopan, Q'eqchi)

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Developing climate-friendly, energy-efficient, and disaster-resilient health facilities

Hospital Safety Index and Green Checklist applied to 24 health facilities and Central Medical Laboratory
Training sessions conducted on Disaster Preparedness and Response for health teams
Baseline Assessment Tool applied to Central Medical Laboratory
Design works retendered for Northern Regional Hospital
Design works contract awarded for Western Regional Hospital
Retrofitting works tendered by PAHO/WHO and groundbreaking expected during the second semester of 2021

Improving the structure, organization and management of health services

Health Sector Reform Assessment Report drafted
Provider Payment Mechanism Study drafted
Fiscal Space Analysis and National Health Insurance Costing presented
Orientation on Assessment Tools for Integrated Health Service Delivery and Essential Conditions conducted
Assessment of Essential Conditions (AEC) Tools modified to include COVID-19
Cancer strategic Plan 2020-2024 drafted for review by the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW)
Communication and Marketing Strategy for NCDs drafted
Roadmap for a National Nutrition Policy drafted

European Union's Support to Belize's COVID-19 Response

Donations of:
- 7 SD Biosensor F200 Antigen Test Analyzers
- 10,000 SD Biosensor Test Kits
- 20 fire extinguishers
- 19 smoke detectors
- 2 emergency showers with eyewash
- 230 non-contact thermometers
- 230 basic first aid kits
- 230 stethoscopes with penlight & scissors
- 230 glucometers, glucometer strips, & medical lancets
- 100 pulse oximeters
- 230 bags for the items
- 9 computers
- 8 projectors
- 1,650 posters printed and distributed to businesses and various Ministries
Development of a medical waste management plan
Language-specific PSAs delivered to 26 villages (Corozal), 33 villages (Toledo) & 26 villages (Orange Walk) & aired on 10 radio & 6 television stations