Comayagua Surgeons Operate by Cellphone Light

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 25, 2026 · Originally reported September 24, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

Surgeons at Hospital Santa Teresa in Comayagua used their phone flashlights to operate after a power outage and a failed backup generator, prompting staff to demand urgent action over conditions they say endanger patients.

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