Bay Islands Malaria Cases Fall 60%, Concentrated in Santos Guardiola
Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 5, 2026 · Originally reported September 4, 2026 by Diario Roatán
The Bay Islands recorded 84 malaria cases in 2026, a 60% drop from last year, but about 90% are clustered in Santos Guardiola, where local transmission persists despite fumigation, community cleanups, and other prevention efforts.
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