BELIZE - The community of Red Bank, in the Stann Creek district of Belize, home to approximately 3,000 residents and many of Fyffes' employees, recently celebrated the official opening of its new health clinic funded by the country’s largest banana producer and distributor. As a result of this investment, Fyffes expects the Red Bank community will be incorporated into the national community medical visits system including facilitating access to pre and postnatal medical care.

“This project reflects Fyffes' commitment to the sustainable development of the communities where we operate and aligns with our priority community focus areas; access to nutrition and health, education, climate change resilience, and women’s empowerment,” said Stella Davis Fyffes Sustainability Manager.

The $70,000 donation from the multinational fresh produce company Fyffes has facilitated the previously unused health center’s remodeling and expansion, including two medical consultation rooms, a medication dispensary, separate medical waste disposal, restrooms, as well as comfortable outdoor and indoor waiting areas, a press release explained.

“Our vision for the health center aligns with that of the Ministry of Health: to provide quality medical care and well-being for all, now and into the future,” explained Alisha Solís-Augustine, Independence Polyclinic Registered Nurse, Midwife, and Supervisor.

The medical team, led by a local health nurse, will visit on the first Wednesday of each month to provide ongoing care, including child health clinics, routine vaccinations, family planning, and health education. The new center will also bring medical services directly to the community.

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