Características y resultados del tratamiento aplicado a los pacientes con cáncer de páncreas / Rejuvenation Surgery with High-Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Flap

Introducción: El cáncer de páncreas mantiene un pronóstico ominoso a pesar de los avances en técnicas quirúrgicas y cuidados perioperatorios. Objetivo: Caracterizar los resultados del tratamiento aplicado a los pacientes con cáncer de páncreas. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal de una serie de 70 pacientes con diagnóstico de cáncer de páncreas. Se estudiaron las variables: localización, tamaño del tumor, procedimiento quirúrgico, estadificación preoperatoria, diagnóstico histológico, estancia hospitalaria, complicaciones posoperatorias y estado al egreso, mediante el análisis de frecuencias absolutas, relativas y la media así como la prueba de ji al cuadrado y el IC 95 por ciento. Resultados: El procedimiento quirúrgico más frecuente fue derivativo en 47 enfermos (67,1 por ciento). La operación de Whipple se realizó en 10 pacientes (14,3 por ciento) con tumores localizados en la cabeza del páncreas y la pancreatectomía corporocaudal en 11 (15,7 por ciento) con tumores de cuerpo y cola del páncreas. La mayoría correspondió a los estadios III y IV. El 47,1 por ciento de los pacientes presentó un adenocarcinoma poco diferenciado. La estadía fluctuó entre 15 y 30 días en el 54,3 por ciento de la serie. Las complicaciones se presentaron en 19 enfermos (27,1 por ciento). Fallecieron 15 pacientes (21,4 por ciento) del total. Conclusiones: El tratamiento debe ser individualizado mediante equipos multidisciplinarios, con protocolos de actuación uniformes en cada institución que permita realizar estudios multicéntricos, con el objetivo de obtener estadísticas propias en aras de disminuir la morbilidad y la mortalidad, así como aumentar la calidad de vida de estos pacientes(AU)

Introduction: Facial rhytidectomy is the technique for correcting facial aging features, but they are becoming increasingly complex due to the incorporation of deeper planes in the process. The superficial musculoaponeurotic system techniques have the advantage of providing a greater degree of naturalness and permanence in time. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the high-superficial musculoaponeurotic system technique for facial rejuvenation. Methods: A prospective and longitudinal case series study was carried out in the plastic surgery service of Hospital General Universitario "Vladimir Ilich Lenin" with patients who requested facial rejuvenation and were treated with the high-superficial musculoaponeurotic system technique, from January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020. The variables age, sex, skin type, degree of aging, operative complications, patient satisfaction and aesthetic outcomes were studied. Results: The female sex predominated, together with the age group 50-59 years, the degrees of aging II and III, as well as white and light brown skin colors, while the most frequent operative complication was wound dehiscence of the suture line at the auricle root. The patients' satisfaction with the aesthetic outcomes of the surgical intervention was verified and the aesthetic outcomes was assessed as favorable in 100 percent of the cases for the used surgical technique. Conclusions: The high-superficial musculoaponeurotic system surgical technique for rhytidectomy offers harmonic, long-lasting outcomes with a low percentage of complications, making it a valuable alternative for patients(AU)

Belize Covid-19 report for November 1-7, 2022, having 15 new cases, confirming 68,972 cumulative positive cases since the first case in March 2020 with two (2) descriptive infographics / Belize Covid-19 Report

Two (2) new infographic report updates on Covid-19 consisting of PCR and rapid tests done in Belize for November 1-7, 2022 depicting the heat map by districts, cumulative and daily statistics, hospitalizations, new positive cases and vaccination rate.

Belize Covid-19 report for November 8-14, 2022, having 16 new cases, confirming 68,988 cumulative positive cases since the first case in March 2020 with two (2) descriptive infographics / Belize Covid-19 Report

Two (2) new infographic report update on Covid-19 consisting of PCR and rapid tests done in Belize for November 8-14, 2022 depicting the heat map by districts, cumulative and daily statistics, hospitalizations, new positive cases and vaccination rate.

Belize Covid-19 report for November 15-22, 2022, having 24 new cases, confirming 69,012 cumulative positive cases since the first case in March 2020 with two (2) descriptive infographics / Belize Covid-19 Report

Two (2) new infographic report updates on Covid-19 consisting of PCR and rapid tests done in Belize for November 15-22, 2022 depicting the heat map by districts, cumulative and daily statistics, hospitalizations, new positive cases and vaccination rate.

Belize Covid-19 report for October 25-31, 2022, having 14 new cases, confirming 68,957 cumulative positive cases since the first case in March 2020 with two (2) descriptive infographics / Belize Covid-19 Report

Two (2) new infographic report updates on Covid-19 consisting of PCR and rapid tests done in Belize for October 25-31, 2022 depicting the heat map by districts, cumulative and daily statistics, hospitalizations, new positive cases and vaccination rate.

Ministry of Health & Wellness Advises on Vector and Waterborne Diseases Due to Flooding October 12, 2022 / Ministry of Health & Wellness Advises on Vector and Waterborne Diseases Due to Flooding October 12, 2022

The Ministry of Health & Wellness advises that flood waters can be the source of many infectious diseases, chemical hazards, and injuries and, therefore, urges the public to avoid walking, working, or playing in floodwaters. Exposure to contaminated floodwater can cause wound infections, skin rashes, stomach illnesses, tetanus, and waterborne diseases such as typhoid fever, cholera, leptospirosis, and hepatitis A.

Ministry of Health & Wellness Celebrates International Infection Prevention and Control Week October 17, 2022 / Ministry of Health & Wellness Celebrates International Infection Prevention and Control Week October 17, 2022

The Ministry of Health & Wellness joins the world in celebrating International Infection Prevention and Control Week from October 17 to 21, 2022, under the theme "Spread Prevention - not infection!" The theme was chosen during the global pandemic as a call to be more proactive to prevent infections rather than being reactive and having to treat infections.

Ministry of Health & Wellness Commemorates World Mental Health Day 2022 October 6, 2022 / Ministry of Health & Wellness Commemorates World Mental Health Day 2022 October 6, 2022

On October 10, 2022, the world will commemorate World Mental Health Day under the theme "Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority." The theme was chosen to address the inequalities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact globally on people's mental health.

Ministry of Health & Wellness Launches Official Website October 11, 2022 / Ministry of Health & Wellness Launches Official Website October 11, 2022

The Ministry of Health & Wellness (MoHW), through its Communications Unit and in collaboration with PAHO and other partners, announces the launch of the ministry's official website, health.gov.bz. In keeping in line with Belize's National Digital Agenda to transform government services through the integration of technology, the ministry has been working hard to develop a modern, interactive, and user-friendly website.

Belize Covid-19 report for October 1-4, 2022, having 30 new cases, confirming 68,884 cumulative positive cases since the first case in March 2020 with two (2) descriptive infographics / Belize Covid-19 Report

Two (2) new infographic report updates on Covid-19 consisting of PCR and rapid tests done in Belize for October 1-4, 2022 depicting the heat map by districts, cumulative and daily statistics, hospitalizations, new positive cases and vaccination rate.

Belize Covid-19 report for October 5-11, 2022, having 25 new cases, confirming 68,909 cumulative positive cases since the first case in March 2020 with two (2) descriptive infographics / Belize Covid-19 Report

Two (2) new infographic report updates on Covid-19 consisting of PCR and rapid tests done in Belize for October 5-11, 2022 depicting the heat map by districts, cumulative and daily statistics, hospitalizations, new positive cases and vaccination rate.

Belize Covid-19 report for October 12-17, 2022, having 24 active cases [17 new], confirming 68,926 cumulative positive cases since the first case in March 2020 with two (2) descriptive infographics / Belize Covid-19 Report

Two (2) new infographic report updates on Covid-19 consisting of PCR and rapid tests done in Belize for October 12-17, 2022 depicting the heat map by districts, cumulative and daily statistics, hospitalizations, new positive cases and vaccination rate.

Belize Covid-19 report for October 18-24, 2022, having 17 new cases, confirming 68,943 cumulative positive cases since the first case in March 2020 with two (2) descriptive infographics / Belize Covid-19 report for October 18-24, 2022

Two (2) new infographic daily report updates on Covid-19 consisting of PCR and rapid tests done in Belize for October 18-24, 2022 depicting the heat map by districts, cumulative and daily statistics, hospitalizations, new positive cases and vaccination rate.

Ministry of Health and Wellness Annual Report 2020-2021

This publication gives an overview of the Ministry of Health and Wellness for the year 2020-2021. It details vision, mission, strategic goals and objectives, results-based management framework, Executive direction and administration programme, health sector regulation programme. It also gives a special report on COVID-19 management response and financial report for the period

Ministry of Health & Wellness Commemorates Wellness Week 2022 September 23, 2022 / Ministry of Health & Wellness Commemorates Wellness Week 2022 September 23, 2022

The Ministry of Health & Wellness, in collaboration with PAHO and other partners, is inviting ministries, departments, and organizations to participate in Wellness Week, from September 24 to 30, 2022. The overarching wellness theme for 2020-2024 is "Power Through Collective Action" and the sub-theme for 2022 Wellness Week is "For a healthy and participatory environment." This campaign calls for countries to strengthen support mechanisms and foster well-being to help create a positive working and social environments.

Belize Covid-19 report for September 24-27, 2022, having 42 new cases, confirming 68,826 cumulative positive cases since the first case in March 2020 with two (2) descriptive infographics / Belize Covid-19 Report

Two (2) new infographic report updates on Covid-19 consisting of PCR and rapid tests done in Belize for September 24-27, 2022 depicting the heat map by districts, cumulative and daily statistics, hospitalizations, new positive cases and vaccination rate.

Belize Covid-19 report for September 28-30, 2022, having 28 new cases, confirming 68,854 cumulative positive cases since the first case in March 2020 with two (2) descriptive infographics / Belize Covid-19 Report

Two (2) new infographic report updates on Covid-19 consisting of PCR and rapid tests done in Belize for September 28-30, 2022 depicting the heat map by districts, cumulative and daily statistics, hospitalizations, new positive cases and vaccination rate.

Vitals: A quarterly report of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Jamaica April 2022

This document looks at dengue statistics for the period January 2018 to December 2021. It focuses on symptoms and signs, history, suspected and confirmed cases and mapping of cases in each parish for the period January 2018 to December 2019.

Attitude and perception of spectacle wearers towards contact lens wear

Aim: To investigate the attitude and perception of spectacle wearers towards contact lens wear. Method: A cross-sectional questionnaire was distributed from the waiting rooms of licensed Optometry Offices to spectacle-wearing participants over 18 years of age with no history of contact lens wear and those who previously wore contact lenses. The data collected on the barriers, attitude, awareness, and willingness of the spectacle wearers towards contact lens wear was statistically analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences Computer Software with the significance level set to a p-value of 5%. Results: Of the 119 participants, the majority were females (63.0%), had secondary education (47.1%), were of East Indian descent (59.7%) and were over 50 years (29.4%). Only 40 spectacle wearers indicated a history of previously wearing contact lenses. The main barriers for non-CL wearers were reportedly comfort of spectacles (40.5%), the perception that contact lenses are uncomfortable (38.0%) and difficult to use (36.7%) whereas for previous CL wearers it was mainly discomfort (57.5%). The main source of information were from eye-care practitioners (58.0%) and was only significantly associated with age (P=0.023). There was a greater willingness to retry contact lenses among previous CL wearers (62.5%) than non-CL wearers (41.8%). Conclusion: There was a positive attitude and perception among previous contact lens wearers than those who have never worn contact lenses. There is a need for increased health education by eye-care practitioners and other delivery methods to remove misconceptions and perpetuate the awareness of contact lenses and their benefits to allow for an increase in contact lens usage (AU)

Key initiatives highlights 2020-2021

This document highlights the major achievement of the Ministry of Health for the period 2020-2021. Contains information about Health System Strengthening Programme (HSSP), mental health, National HIV/STI Programme, Integrated Vector Management Programme, non-communicable diseases, Jamaica Moves, Programme for the Reduction Of Matenal and Child Mortality and Enhancing Healthcare Services Delivery Project.