Honduras reports eight minors deceased from whooping cough and 76 cases so far in 2026
Honduras confirmed the death of a two-month-old baby from whooping cough, bringing the total number of minors deceased so far in 2026 to eight in a country that has registered at least 76 cases of this vaccine-preventable respiratory illness.
TL;DR
- Honduras confirmed the death of an eight-month-old baby from whooping cough.
- This brings the total number of child deaths from the disease in 2026 to eight.
- The country has recorded a total of 76 cases of whooping cough so far in 2026.
- All eight deceased children had not completed their vaccination schedules.
- Health officials lament public neglect, stating the disease is preventable.
- The departments of Francisco Morazán and Cortés have the highest concentration of cases.
- Pregnant women are recommended to get vaccinated from 26 weeks of gestation to pass antibodies to the neonate.
- Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by bacteria, posing significant risks to infants under six months old.