The Government of Quintana Roo and the Embassy of Mexico are holding a two day Health Fair in Corozal, Belize, in coordination with the Ministry of Health of Belize. The objective is to provide free health services to Belizean families and population at risk, as well as free educational and scientific activities for children.

The event was inaugurated on 18 July at the Corozal Civic Centre, by representatives of Health Services of the Ministry of Health of Belize, and the Quintana Roo Health Department, the Family Development Agency (DIF), the Quintana Roo Women’s Department and the Quintana Roo Council for Science and Technology, as well as the Mexican Ambassador Mario Velazquez.

During the two day health fair, more than 48 medical, nurse and health services personnel from Quintana Roo will participate, along with 3 mobile units for dental services, 2 gynecological units and 1 unit for rehabilitation, provided by the Government of Quintana Roo. It is expected that more than 2,000 Belizean will receive services ranging from general medical consultation, dental services, clinical breast examination, pap smears, detection of osteoporosis and attention for the prevention of disabilities, as well as free medicines and glasses.

In his opening remarks, the Mexican Ambassador Mario Velazquez acknowledged the generosity of the Government of Quintana Roo and the support of Mrs. Mariana Zorilla, wife of the Governor of Quintana Roo, in her capacity as President of the Agency for Family Development, known as DIF, and the Quintana Roo Health Secretary, Doctor Rafael Alpuche. Ambassador Velazquez also highlighted that the event was organized given the special friendship that exists between Belize and Quintana Roo.

Along with the health services, the Government of Quintana Roo is also providing a “Science Truck” and a “Mobile Planetarium” in order to promote science, technology and astronomy among Belizean children from a friendly perspective, through interactive activities and educational films.


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I really do believe that such type of fairs must be organized by every government of the state.. So that there should be created an awareness among the people...
Health sector is no doubt the basic back bone of every nation and if your health sector is strong and people are getting the best treatment then your nation is healthy and strong...
Overall health fair seemed nice and very fascinating ... My friend who is an aged care nurse also. Her friend Adriana was also there and i hope to meet her and will definitely ask about the fair.