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Honduras's Health Ministry confirmed a third fatality linked to New World screwworm and warned of a rising number of cases across the country.

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.

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.

The Health Secretariat announced it is extending the National Vaccination and Deworming Campaign through June to reach more families across the country.

Honduras's Health Ministry confirmed a second imported measles case and urged the public to ensure their measles vaccination schedules are up to date.

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.

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.