A patient with Dengue. He is receiving IV fluids at the clinic as there is insufficient capacity at the hospital.
These photos were taken today at St. Benedict’s, the Passionist sponsored clinic in Tegucigalpa, Honduras where the state of emergency due to the dengue fever epidemic continues. At least 13 people have died and 10,200 others have been hit by the disease. Health Minister Arturo Bendana said that of the total reported dengue fever cases, 476 were of the hemorrhagic type. Both staff and patients are grateful for the generosity of our donors who have made it possible for the clinic to provide free medications to those who need them.
Honduran President Porfirio Lobo is leading a nation-wide campaign aimed at eradicating the mosquitos, which are the carriers of the disease. All public offices are clearing areas of still water in their vicinity.
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