An International Living overview

Health Care in Honduras

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Health care in Honduras meets high standards and is very affordable. Many physicians were trained in the United States, so they speak English and keep up-to-date. A visit to the doctor costs between US$5 and US$15, and a private hospital room costs US$30 to US$40 a day. You can have complex surgery performed for as little as US$1,000.

Among the Local Populace: There are approximately 32 physicians per 100,000 people in the general populace. The major causes of illness and death are diseases of the digestive tract, intestinal parasites, accidental homicide and suicides, influenza, pneumonia, cancer, and infant diseases. Among the indigenous population, malnutrition, impure water, poor sewage disposal, and inadequate housing are the major health problems.

For Expatriates: As we've said earlier in this manual, there are good medical facilities in or near the communities where expatriates are likely to settle. La Ceiba's hospital, for example, has a very strong reputation and is well-equipped. Also, many of the doctors were trained in the United States and so are familiar with modern techniques and speak English.