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2 clusters · 14 sources · 9 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated about 1 month ago

Respiratory disease outbreaks in Honduras

Overview

In Honduras, health authorities have issued warnings regarding the increased risk of transmitting respiratory diseases, specifically measles and pertussis, during large gatherings.

Officials report 14 cases of measles and 258 positive cases of pertussis, the latter of which has caused 22 deaths. Odalys García, head of the Expanded Program on Immunization (PAI), noted that because these diseases are airborne, crowded spaces present high-risk environments.

Authorities are urging the public to maintain handwashing, practice responsible tourism, and ensure vaccinations are up to date. There is also expressed concern regarding vaccine resistance in certain sectors of the population.

Entities

Pan American Health Organization · Programa Ampliado de Inmunizaciones · Secretaría de Salud · Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador · Odalys García

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Measles and pertussis are transmitted through the air, increasing risk in crowded areas.
[● 2 SOURCES] Honduras has recorded 14 cases of measles.
[● 2 SOURCES] Honduras has recorded 258 positive cases of pertussis.
[● 2 SOURCES] Pertussis has caused 22 deaths in Honduras.
[● 2 SOURCES] The national vaccination scheme in Honduras includes 24 vaccines to protect against 27 diseases.

Timeline

about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 11 sources
Honduras health officials warn of measles and pertussis rise
Honduran health officials warn of rising measles and pertussis risks in crowded areas, reporting 14 measles cases and 258 pertussis cases, including 22 deaths, while urging increased vaccination.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Ecuador reports high pertussis rates in infants under one year
Infants under one year old represent over half of Ecuador's 83 confirmed pertussis cases reported through week 30 of 2026.

Sources

actualitatvalenciana.com · alcontacto.com.mx · bcreporteros.com · castellondiario.com · diariodealicante.net · diariodealmeria.es · diariofarma.com · eldiadecordoba.es · elmundo.hn · elproselitista.hn · extra.ec · noticiasdemalaga.es · notimercio.ec · okdiario.com