Hospital Escuela increases electrical capacity to support critical care

The Hospital Escuela in Honduras is significantly upgrading its electrical capacity to protect critical medical services. Executive Director Darío Zúniga announced that the facility's power capacity will increase from 750 kilowatts to approximately 2,000 kilowatts through a new substation. This enhancement aims to ensure a stable supply for intensive care units, emergency rooms, operating rooms, and diagnostic units, while protecting sensitive electronic medical equipment from power fluctuations.

The electrical improvements were funded by a 2 million dollar loan. In addition to infrastructure upgrades, the hospital is addressing supply needs. Recent acquisitions include approximately 120,000 yards of fabric, valued at 5.7 million lempiras, to produce surgical clothing, gowns, and bedding.

Regarding medical supplies, Zúniga reported that the hospital currently maintains a medication availability level between 62% and 70%. He noted that while certain high-cost treatments, such as those for hemophilia, require individual patient evaluations, the facility is conducting inventory updates to manage stock more effectively.