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Emergency Medicine Experts Boost Critical Care at Hospital de Occidente

International brigade trains doctors and nurses in emergency protocols, benefiting over one million patients in the region. Two years ago, CAMO invested $42,000 to reclaim and rebuild vital areas of the Emergency Department at Hospital de Occidente—spaces that had been overtaken or repurposed by non-medical personnel.

Through this effort, CAMO restored and restructured key areas, including Stat Care, Triage, Nebulization, and Trauma, transforming the emergency service into a true center for critical response.

This year, Dr. Rosalia Mahr returned to Honduras as part of CAMO’s International Medical Brigade, continuing her commitment to strengthening emergency medicine at the region’s largest referral hospital, which serves more than one million patients across three departments.

Building on last year’s progress in teamwork and patient flow, Dr. Mahr was joined by Emergency Medicine Fellows Dr. Shering Torres and Dr. MaKayla Beecham. Together, they worked alongside local physicians and nurses to assess needs, strengthen response capacity, and reinforce clinical leadership within the Emergency Department.During the brigade, the team provided advanced training in:

  • FAST Ultrasound Techniques
  • Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) — including pharmacology and intubation
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) management

Neurosurgery emergency protocols The second week focused on reviewing and refining the department’s standardized emergency protocols, ensuring they remain practical, effective, and sustainable in the local hospital setting.

Through this ongoing partnership, CAMO continues to bridge international expertise with local dedication—building the systems, skills, and confidence needed to save lives every day in western Honduras.

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CAMO Delivers $2.4M in Medical Equipment Across Honduras

Every box packed, every repaired piece of equipment, and every container shipped tells a story of generosity. This year, thanks to the commitment of hundreds of volunteers, CAMO transformed donations into hope for thousands of people across Honduras.

In total, 492 volunteers—individuals who believe in the power of service—dedicated their time to sorting, repairing, packing, and distributing essential resources. Their quiet work, often behind the scenes, made it possible for organizations throughout the country to receive the tools they needed to continue caring for their communities.

Because of their efforts, 60 institutions, schools, hospitals, and clinics received 626 pieces of medical equipment, valued at $329,811.37, along with 7,946 boxes of supplies, valued at $2,393,161.75. Altogether, 7 containers filled with opportunity, tools, and relief reached the places where hope is needed most.

These enormous containers begin their journey all the way from Ohio, USA, traveling thousands of miles to reach Honduras.

Along the way, they pass through different regulatory checkpoints, where officials verify that all equipment and supplies are in good condition.

Once cleared, the containers make a long journey across the country, ultimately reaching 11 departments—Gracias a Dios, Choluteca, El Paraíso, Cortés, Santa Bárbara, Yoro, La Paz, Intibucá, Ocotepeque, Copán, and Lempira—where hospitals, schools, and clinics receive the supplies they need most.

But the numbers only tell part of the story. Behind each donation are the hands of volunteers who work with heart—repairing equipment piece by piece, restoring what once seemed unusable, organizing and preparing each shipment so that it arrives safely where it can save lives.

Their work represents thousands of dollars in savings and resources redirected toward patient care.

This collective effort is a reminder that when a community comes together, hope multiplies.
With every act of service, CAMO and its volunteers continue turning compassion into real, sustainable change for Honduras.

Quarterly

CAMO AT A GLANCE 2024 – 2025

Read CAMO AT GLANCE 2024 – 2025

We have completed our 32nd year. CAMO’s impact has been made possible by the generosity of donors, the dedication of our Honduran and U.S. staff, and the unmatched skill of our volunteers. Each person—whether giving time, talent, or resources—plays a vital role in creating tangible impact and remarkable outcomes.

 

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