Honduras Health News
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Clear filtersOnline Gambling Addiction Rising Among Honduran Youth
Psychologists warn that online betting addiction is growing among minors in Honduras, driven by constant mobile phone use and aggressive advertising, and call for stronger regulation to protect children from digital gambling platforms.
90% of Tegucigalpa's Main Hospital Patients Are Traffic Crash Victims
Hospital Escuela spokesperson Said Norales says nine in ten inpatients at the Tegucigalpa public hospital are there due to traffic accidents.
Radio HRNPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 1, 2026#hospital-escuela#traffic-accidents#emergency-careHonduras Graduates 94 New Nursing Assistants
The Health Ministry graduated 94 nursing assistants from the 2024–2026 academic program, adding trained staff to the public health workforce.
Public Hospitals Perform 1,854 Elective Surgeries in May
Honduras's public health network carried out 1,854 elective surgeries across 29 hospitals in May, clearing 49% of the backlog of patients awaiting non-emergency procedures, the Health Ministry said.
Secretaría de SaludPublished on Honduras Daily · May 31, 2026#surgical-backlog#public-hospitals#elective-surgeryColon Cancer Cases Rising Sharply in Honduras
Health Ministry data show 3,271 colon cancer cases were recorded in Honduras between 2015 and 2025, with 2025 marking the highest single-year total at 446 cases, as patients also face chronic shortages of drugs and supplies in public hospitals.
Honduras Reports Third Death from Screwworm Parasite
Honduras's Health Ministry confirmed a third fatality linked to New World screwworm and warned of a rising number of cases across the country.
Secretaría de SaludPublished on Honduras Daily · May 31, 2026#gusano-barrenador#disease-outbreak#fatalityHonduras, PAHO Craft Roadmap to Strengthen HIV Prevention
A technical mission led by Honduras's Health Ministry and the Pan American Health Organization concluded with a roadmap to improve combined HIV prevention strategies and earlier diagnosis across the country.
School Director Dies by Suicide Day After Expelled Student's Death
The principal of Instituto Polivalente Brisas del Valle in Cofradía, Cortés, was found dead of an apparent suicide on May 29, less than 24 hours after 14-year-old student Violeth Eunice Acosta also died by suicide following her expulsion from the school.
TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)· enPublished on Honduras Daily · May 30, 2026#suicide#school-incident#cofradiaHonduras Runs Vaccination Drive May 30–31
The Health Ministry is urging Hondurans to visit their nearest vaccination site on May 30–31 to complete their immunization schedules, reminding them to bring their vaccination cards.
Secretaría de SaludPublished on Honduras Daily · May 30, 2026#vaccine-program#immunization#public-healthEl Niño's Heat Threatens Health and Food Security for Millions
Honduran experts warn that extreme temperatures above 42°C are spreading dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases into previously cool regions, driving a kidney-failure crisis in the south, and destroying crops that put 1.7 million people at risk of food insecurity.
Honduras Extends National Vaccination Drive Through June
The Health Secretariat announced it is extending the National Vaccination and Deworming Campaign through June to reach more families across the country.
Secretaría de SaludPublished on Honduras Daily · May 30, 2026#vaccine-program#desparasitacion#jornada-nacionalHemodialysis Service Opens in Danlí for Kidney Patients
Honduras's Health Secretariat announced that hemodialysis services are now available in Danlí, providing chronic kidney disease patients in the El Paraíso department with local access to treatment.
Secretaría de SaludPublished on Honduras Daily · May 30, 2026#hemodialysis#chronic-kidney-disease#public-hospitalHonduras, World Pediatrics Team Up to Cut Pediatric Surgery Backlog
The Honduran government and World Pediatrics agreed to pursue a cooperation accord aimed at speeding complex children's surgeries, securing medical supplies, and strengthening public hospital capacity.
Radio América· enPublished on Honduras Daily · May 29, 2026#pediatric-care#international-cooperation#child-healthTeen Suicide in Cortés Highlights Honduras Mental Health Crisis
A 14-year-old girl was found dead in Cofradía, Cortés, after reportedly telling classmates she felt depressed and bullied at school, as Honduras records 161 suicides in the first months of 2026.
TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)· enPublished on Honduras Daily · May 29, 2026#adolescent-suicide#mental-health#school-bullyingHonduras Foster Homes Operate Without State Funds Since January
Some 136 alternative-care centers housing vulnerable children have received no government disbursements or agreements from the child-welfare agency SENAF since January 2026, forcing them to rely on private donations amid at least 190 violent deaths of minors in Q1 2026.
Honduras Seeks 5 Passengers Exposed to Imported Measles Case
Health authorities are racing to locate five unidentified passengers from a May 12 Guatemala City–Roatán flight who were exposed to Honduras's second imported measles case, a 27-year-old man now in stable isolation, warning that measles can infect up to 18 people per day.
El Heraldo· enPublished on Honduras Daily · May 29, 2026#measles#disease-outbreak#epidemiological-alertAir Force Flies Three Patients from Remote Gracias a Dios to Capital
Honduras's Air Force airlifted three patients requiring complex specialist care from Puerto Lempira, Gracias a Dios, to Tegucigalpa under the military's 'Alas para la Salud' program serving isolated communities.
SEDENA HondurasPublished on Honduras Daily · May 29, 2026#military-medevac#alas-para-la-salud#remote-communitiesHonduras Reports Second Imported Measles Case
Honduras's Health Ministry confirmed a second imported measles case and urged the public to ensure their measles vaccination schedules are up to date.
Military Escorts Medical Team to Remote Gracias a Dios Community
Honduras Armed Forces troops transported health workers from the Mocorón Health Center to the village of Rondín, Gracias a Dios, enabling a vaccination drive for children and families in the isolated region.
218 Skin Cancer Cases Recorded in Honduras Last Year
Honduras's Liga Contra el Cáncer detected 218 skin cancer cases in the past year, including two early-stage melanomas, as dermatologists urge the public to seek immediate evaluation for any mole or lesion that changes size, color, or causes itching or pain.
Hospital María Sets Record With 18,000+ Surgeries in 2025
Honduras's Hospital María reported a record of more than 18,000 surgeries in its 2025 accountability report, with the private sector praising the pediatric hospital's decentralized model as a benchmark for transparency and efficiency.
Honduras Weighs Outsourcing Surgery Backlog to Private Hospitals
The National Party government is proposing to use private hospital capacity to reduce a public surgery waiting list, drawing warnings from medical leaders that the measure could lead to broader health privatization.