Catacamas Declares Emergency Over Dengue Outbreak

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 5, 2026 · Originally reported August 4, 2026 by El Heraldo

The municipality of Catacamas in Olancho has declared an emergency after logging more than 400 dengue cases over more than 20 weeks, with the local hospital overwhelmed and unable to handle other medical emergencies.

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Also reported by: Radio Cadena Voces (RCV)

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