Man Dies After Alleging Hospital Neglect in La Ceiba

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 12, 2026 · Originally reported August 11, 2026 by La Prensa

Nasser Hilsaca, who died August 8 at Hospital General Atlántida in La Ceiba, had complained of inhumane treatment and neglect before his death, but three days later no formal investigation has opened, and the Regional Human Rights Office says it received no formal complaint.

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