A New Mammogram Room for Western Regional Hospital

On Wednesday, the Western Regional Hospital in Belmopan celebrated the grand opening of its new Mammogram Room. The event saw the presence of Doctor Julio Sabido, the C.E.O. of the Ministry of Health & Wellness, and Elder Rayan Olsen from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, who were both on hand for the official handover.

 

Dr. Julio Sabido, C.E.O., Ministry of Health & Wellness

“We gather to celebrate a celebrate a significant milestone in our ongoing battle against cancer in Belize.  The hand over of vital mammogram equipment made possible through a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Elder Rayan Olsen, Julie Olsen, Daniel Hernandez and Ignacio Castillo for their unwavering support and commitment to this cause.  Your dedication to humanitarian efforts is truly inspiring and we are honored to partner with you in this lifesaving initiative.  As we reflect on the epidemiological landscape, it is sobering to note that according to the World Health Organization breast cancer accounted for approximately six hundred and seventy thousand deaths in 2022.  Women representing a majority of those affected.”