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| Tow TB Cases Confirmed | | Wed, February 18, 2026 | | 
Last night we broke the news on a confirmed case of tuberculosis (TB) in a 16-year-old female student at a Belize City High School. Well, now it's two. A press release from the Ministry of Health and wellness today says, quote, "the diagnosis was confirmed clinically and through laboratory testing on February 12, 2026. The student attends Edward P. Yorke High School in Belize City.
The patient has been promptly initiated on appropriate anti-tuberculosis treatment and is responding well to therapy.
In addition, a household family member, a 10-year-old student at Ephesus Primary School, presented with non-specific symptoms and was evaluated at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority (KHMHA). Based on the clinical assessment, the child was diagnosed with tuberculosis and has also been started on treatment.
Since confirmation of these cases, the MoHW has notified the respective schools and has initiated standard public health protocols. Contact tracing is currently underway to identify and assess individuals who may have been in close contact with the cases. Appropriate screening and follow-up measures are being conducted in accordance with national TB guidelines."
The Ministries continue to monitor the situation closely and remain committed to protecting the health and well-being of all students and the wider communities.
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