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Clear filtersOfficials Warn Pet Vaccination Is Outpacing Child Immunization
Honduran health authorities expressed concern that more pets are being vaccinated than children in Honduras, reiterating that protecting the population, especially minors, must be the priority.
More Than 90,000 Honduran Children Still Unvaccinated Against Measles
Honduras has one million measles vaccine doses available at over 1,800 health centers nationwide, but about 90,000 children under five remain unprotected, as authorities work to boost immunization rates amid a confirmed outbreak.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jul 16, 2026#measles#vaccine-program#child-healthWhooping Cough Cases Surge in Honduras; 14 Dead
Honduras has recorded 175 confirmed cases of whooping cough and 14 deaths in 2026, a 53.5% increase over the same period last year, with most cases and deaths affecting infants and young children who have not completed their vaccination schedules.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 19, 2026#tosferina#disease-outbreak#vaccinationHonduras, 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 AméricaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · May 29, 2026#pediatric-care#international-cooperation#child-healthHonduras Extends Vaccination Campaign to Hit 95% Coverage
The Health Ministry has extended its national vaccination and deworming campaign because coverage remains below the 95% target, with free vaccines available at over 1,800 health facilities, mobile clinics, and door-to-door teams, with particular emphasis on children under five.