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The 42nd Belize Medical Congress convened Oct. 16, highlighting maternal health challenges and celebrating doctors' recoveries from cancer.
The 42nd Annual Belize Medical and Dental Association Congress began October 16, 2025, drawing up to 300 healthcare professionals for three days of education on maternal and child health, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and public health.
Dr. Jorge Polanco emphasized the event’s role in improving care across sectors, while Dr. Natalia Largaespada Beer noted a recent rise in maternal deaths, citing social determinants as a key challenge.
Presenters from Belize, the U.S., Cuba, Nicaragua, and PAHO shared insights.
Meanwhile, beloved pediatrician Dr. Cecilio Eck returned to work after a year of intensive treatment for stage four bile duct cancer, expressing gratitude for community support and faith, with remission status expected by mid-December.
House Speaker Valerie Woods also marked completion of her cancer treatment, symbolically ringing the bell to signify her transition to recovery and return to duties.
El 42o Congreso Médico de Belice se convocó el 16 de octubre, destacando los desafíos de la salud materna y celebrando la recuperación de los médicos del cáncer.