Honduras Sees Spike in Dengue, Measles, and Whooping Cough

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 21, 2026 · Originally reported September 18, 2026 by La Prensa

Health authorities are tracking a 2026 surge in dengue (8,825 confirmed cases through August), measles (14 confirmed cases after a 29-year absence), whooping cough, and botfly myiasis, with vaccination coverage at just 60% nationwide.

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