Towards a more efficient, disaster-resilient and environmentally friendly health sector in Belize

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Due to Belize’s geographic location, the country is at risk of water-related hazards such as floods, storms, cyclones, hurricanes and droughts. It is therefore essential that health care facilities be properly prepared and equipped to remain operational before, during and after a natural disaster.

In this context, Belize’s Health Support Programme has integrated environmental and climate-related con­siderations through a multidisciplinary and sustainable approach for developing efficient, effective, equita­ble, climate-smart, disaster-resilient and environmentally friendly health facilities. This contributes to more reliable and functional health infrastructure.

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