Royal Belize
Project
Southern Regional Hospital in Dangriga has 52 beds for primary and secondary care services. Their four basic specialties are Gynecology, Surgical, Pediatric and Internal Medicine. In an effort to enhance coverage in the area of Mental Health, a new Acute Psychiatric Unit was opened and a Voluntary and Counseling Testing Center was established. The Southern Regional Hospital has 2 main Wards: General Ward and the Maternity Ward.
Southern Regional Hospital in Dangriga is always in need of the basic materials necessary for providing medical needs.
Needs
General Medical:
Ace Bandages, Alcohol Swabs/Wipes, Band-Aids, Blood Sugar Machines and Test Strips, First Aid Kits, Gauze, Giving Sets, Hot Packs, Ice/Cold Packs, Sanitary Napkins, Scissors, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Tweezers, and Urinary Catheters
Surgical:
Dressings
Testing Kits:
Malaria Testing Kits (‘RDTs’ – Rapid Diagnostic Test Kits with Reagent), and Pregnancy Testing Kits
Specifically for Children:
Baby Blankets, Baby Powder, Baby Soap, Cloth Diapers and Clips, Infant Formula Milk (Seal intact), and Pediatric NG (Nasogastric) Feeding Tubes
Linens:
Bed Linens, Pillows, and Towels
Initiatives Supported
Listed on this page are the specific needs requested by the community project(s) so you can choose exactly what to pack for a purpose and express your gratitude to the local community with the supplies you take them. If you prefer, you may reach out directly to them to inquire about items which may be available for purchase locally. Arranging visits to community projects is beyond the scope of our mission. If you wish to visit a project, contact the participant and they can let you know what is possible.
Candy and balloons are not on the needs list as they are harmful for the children and the environment for the following reasons:
• Few of the children benefiting from these projects have access to toothpaste, toothbrushes, or a dentist. The candy promotes cavities.
• The balloons once they become deflated are a choking hazard for local wildlife.
Instead of taking candy or balloons, use that space for additional requested supplies, as they are priceless.
