The Belizean Ministry of Health has received a donation of medical supplies and equipment worth BZ$100,000, which will be delivered to healthcare facilities around the nation. The Belize Chinese Association, the Straughan & Sigler Foundation, the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, and Build Belize Inc. worked together to make the grant possible.
The quality of healthcare in Belize is expected to improve dramatically as a result of this cooperative effort. Kevin Bernard, Minister of MOHW and Dr Melissa Diaz, Director of Public Health and Wellness in the MOHW were present at the handing-over ceremony.
Other attendees included Dr Robert T Sigler, Chairman of Sigler Foundation; Robert M. Sigler, Chief Executive Officer of Sigler Foundation; Johnston Ou, President of the Belize Chinese Association; Sandhya Murphy, Ambassador for Diaspora Relations and Build Belize Inc. Chair; Sandra Hall, Build Belize Inc. representative, and a host of other supporters.
Micheal Straughan commented virtually “The Straughan and Sigler Foundation aims to continue providing the community with medical assistance and I encourage others to give back to Belize”.
The collaboration between these companies and the MOHW is a testament to their dedication to serving a community. Build Belize Inc. says it remains committed to working with the diaspora to bring other meaningful donations to Belize.
