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Clear filtersCongress Names October 25 Spina Bifida Prevention Day
Congress approved a measure to mark October 25 annually as Spina Bifida Prevention Day, aiming to raise awareness of a birth defect that affects an estimated 30–40 per 10,000 live births in Honduras and can be prevented with adequate folic acid intake during early pregnancy.
Congreso NacionalLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Oct 22, 2026#spina-bifida#public-health#congress-decreeBill Seeks L15 Million Boost for Diabetes Institute
Congress member Johana Bermúdez introduced a bill to increase the National Diabetes Institute's budget by 15 million lempiras (about $600,000) for fiscal 2027, aiming to strengthen prevention and care services for Hondurans with diabetes.
Congreso NacionalLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Sep 23, 2026#diabetes#budget-increase#public-health