Screwworm Cases in Honduras Hit 315, Topping 2025 Total
Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 16, 2026 · Originally reported October 15, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)
Honduras has recorded 315 cases of human screwworm infection (myiasis) in 2026, exceeding all of 2025, with three deaths among people over 70; health authorities urge precautions including keeping wounds covered and avoiding sleeping outdoors near livestock.
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Also reported by: Radio América