Belize medical service caters to the therapeutic and prophylactic needs of Belize residents. These medical services in Belize can be provided by Belize district hospitals, private nursing homes and health centers.
Belize district hospitals
Belize district hospitals are located in the districts of Corozal, Orange Walk, Belize, Cayo, Toledo and Stann Creek. Out of the six districts, Belize and Cayo have two district hospitals each, while the remaining four have one each. Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital in Belize City, Belize is the leading national hospital of the nation.
Other Belize hospitals
Apart form the district hospitals there are other Belize hospitals that provide prompt and dedicated medical service to their patients. Some of these are:
- Belize Medical Associates in Kings Park, Belize City, Belize
- Belize City Hospital in Eyre Street, Belize City, Belize
Certain other non-government organizations that provide medical services in Belize are Belize Cancer Society, Belize Diabetes Association, Belize Council for the Visually Impaired, the Lions Club, and the Red Cross. In totality, there are 54 private clinics in Belize that offer medical service across the country.
Belize Travel Health Clinic
Belize travel health clinics are specially useful for travelers visiting Belize. These health clinics vaccinate tourists prior to their tours. The vaccinations include Typhoid, Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Yellow fever, Measles, mumps, rubella, and Rabies.
Belize medical service has developed to the extent of attracting patients from neighboring Central American countries.
