Belize City, 31 October 2011 - Belize City, 31 October 2011 - The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is providing technical cooperation to the Ministry of Health to strengthen surveillance of communicable diseases in Belize in accordance with the International Health Regulations (IHR).

Based on the self- assessments of core capacities in surveillance, detection and public health response and at designated airports, seaports, and ground crossings, 2 action plans were developed. These action plans are currently being implemented for the IHR to meet its IHR (2005) obligations and deadlines.