International Medical Brigade: Impacting the Lives of More Than 400 People in Honduras

For two intense weeks, from February 16 to March 2, 2025, CAMO conducted its International Medical Brigade in Honduras.

A team of 44 North American volunteers, in collaboration with Honduran professionals, provided medical and surgical care, training, and donations, positively impacting more than 402 lives.

Specialties and services provided:

Dentistry: 248 schoolchildren received care, improving their oral health. In addition, seven community service dentists strengthened their skills. Five dental modules in schools and a health center were also maintained.

Plastic surgery: 50 patients were evaluated, of whom 23 underwent surgery to correct various conditions.

Ophthalmology: 103 patients recovered their vision thanks to cataract surgery.

Gynecology: 66 women received specialized care; nine gynecologists were trained and 35 mammograms were performed.

Nutrition: 31 patients with special conditions were treated, improving their quality of life.

Education and biomedical:

Training: 30 professionals were trained in the use and handling of incubators, and 19 nurses received training in neonatal care.

Biomedical Support: 26 pieces of medical equipment were inspected, of which 19 were optimized, ensuring their proper functioning at the Hospital de Occidente.

Donations and infrastructure:

Six wheelchairs were delivered to people in need, and maintenance work was performed at the Women’s Shelter, hospitals, and hearing aid equipment, improving care conditions.

An impact on their lives:

Juan Manuel, a 10-year-old boy from San Pedro de Copán, visited a dentist for the first time because of a toothache. “I’ve never been to a dentist before, but my tooth hurts, and that’s why I’m here,” he said before being treated.

María Lourdes López García, an 11-year-old girl from San Antonio, Cortés, was born with a femoral skin tumor and missing her left eye, which kept her isolated and unable to attend school. After surgery, Lourdes regained her confidence and is preparing to receive an ocular prosthesis through CAMO’s Ophthalmology Program and the Robles Eye Center. Now, smiling and hopeful, she is getting ready to go to school for the first time.

CAMO is deeply grateful to all the volunteers, Honduran counterparts, brigade members, and donors who, with their effort and talent, made this brigade possible, demonstrating that solidarity and collaborative work can transform lives.