Maya Mopan

  • Overview
  • Medical
  • Dental

Overview

Maya Mopan is a village located in Stann Creek district in the southeastern region of Belize, Global Brigades began working in Maya Mopan in 2024. The typical house in this community is made of cement blocks and wood, and most of the community members work in agriculture, as artisans, and unskilled labour activities. Part of the community also grows cocoa beans to sell them in local markets. The community also has a few stores and restaurants.

The most common illnesses seen in children are fever, cough, and common colds and in adults are diabetes and hypertension. The top needs expressed by Maya Mopan inhabitants during their initial communications with Global Brigades include access to basic healthcare and drinking water connections, improving road conditions, and upgrading farming equipment.

Region: Stann Creek

Homes : 120
Population : 900
Electricity : Not Started
Water System : Not started
Community Bank : Not started
Health Center : No
Homes with Latrines : 83%
Education : Up to middle school

Medical

Program Status

  • Planning
  • Active
  • Complete

HEALTH CARE ACCESS:

Global Brigades is working on the implementation of the Holistic Model in Maya Mopan. Now in the starting phase, mobile clinics and medical training are beginning in the community.

86

Total Number of Volunteers

598

Patient Consultations

117

Vision Screenings Provided

5

Health Education Workshops

BRIGADE INFORMATION:

Medical brigades are often run in the community health centre or the community centre with a designated room or patio where the stations of the brigade can be run comfortably.

Average patients attended: +200

Nearby communities: Santa Rosa, San Roman, Georgetown

MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS IN MAYA MOPAN:

Chapter Date # Of Volunteers Chapter Date # Of Volunteers
Texas A&M University August 2024 32 Pennsylvania State University March 2025 38
Claremont Colleges August 2025 8 University of Virginia August 2025 8

Dental

Program Status

  • Planning
  • Active
  • Complete

DENTAL CARE  ACCESS:

Working closely with the Medical Program, the Dental Program provides fillings, extractions, and fluoride treatments as a standard part of Medical Brigades. Most community members do not have regular access to dental care due to the lack of a dentist within a reasonable distance.

115

Patient Consultations

158

Extractions

3

Dental Education Workshops

144

Fluoride Treatments

BRIGADE INFORMATION:

Medical brigades are often run in the community health centre or the community centre with a designated room or patio where the dental stations of the brigade can also be run comfortably.

Average patients attended: +200

Nearby communities: Santa Rosa, San Roman, Georgetown

DENTAL VOLUNTEERS IN MAYA MOPAN:

Chapter Date # Of Volunteers Chapter Date # Of Volunteers
Texas A&M University August 2024 32

Local Reference Points

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