On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of CAMO, we want to express our gratitude to volunteers, partners, brigade members, and donors who joined our recent CAMO USA Brigade held from March 2nd to the 17th, 2024.

Achievements: Thanks to the support of 80 volunteers and staff during our recent brigade:

– Ophthalmology: 109 patients received the gift of sight through cataract surgery.

– Plastic Surgery: 17 children were treated for cleft lip and palate surgeries.

– Dental Care: Over 500 children across various brigades received essential dental treatment.

– Dental Clinics Restored: Clinics in local public health centers and in 2 main public schools.

– Nursing Training: Nursing staff from Hospital de Occidente and Juan Manuel Gálvez in Gracias, Lempira were trained in vital childbirth care and newborn care.

– Teacher Training: 45 teachers from 16 rural schools received training in lesson planning and teaching techniques.

– Nutritional Care Training: Training on nutritional care for patients was provided to Hospital de Occidente staff.

– Biomedical Support: Biomedical support and maintenance were provided to Hospital de Occidente’s Biomedical and Maintenance Center, repairing 98 pieces of medical equipment and furniture.

We would like to thank the Honduran companies and individuals who generously donated money and/or in-kind support for the development of the CAMO USA Medical Brigade:

• Agua El Edén
• Banco de Occidente
• Beneficio Santa Rosa
• Cooperativa CAFICO
• Casa Bueso
• Coffee Planet Corporation
• Copán Industrial
• Comité de Damas Rotarias
• Deputy Javier Trigueros
• El Baratillo
• Embotelladora de Sula
• Friopartes
• Hermandad de Honduras
• Inversiones Copán
• MINOSA
• Municipalidad de Santa Rosa de Copán
• PILARH OPDF

Eleventh-grade students from Alfa & Omega Bilingual School in Santa Rosa de Copán showed their commitment to the community by organizing fundraising activities to support CAMO’s Nutrition Program.

The combined effort of these young people resulted in a valuable monetary donation.This act of solidarity came after the students completed 44 hours of community service  as part of their Community Engagement project, providing support to low-income individuals.

With their donation, CAMO will be able to purchase nutritional supplements, vitamins, and other necessary supplies to help over a hundred low-income individuals combat malnutrition in Honduras.

CAMO’s Nutrition Program has been instrumental in assisting around 2,617 patients in the past year, and thanks to the commitment and solidarity of students like those from Alfa & Omega Bilingual School, we hope to continue expanding the reach of this important program to benefit more people in need in the community.

CAMO is launching an awareness and prevention campaign for cervical cancer this week in Honduras. We are committed to informing, educating, and promoting the importance of early detection and timely treatment of this disease that affects so many women.

During this week, we have prepared a series of activities focused on providing vital information about the prevention and treatment of cervical cancer. Informational talks will be held in the public health center, addressing topics such as the importance of early detection, risk factors, prevention methods, and the benefits of our health programs for the well-being of women in the area.

One of the main activities planned for this week is the performance of cervical cytologies for early detection of cervical cancer.Highlighting our commitment to community health, our Pathology laboratory processes an average of 925 results weekly.

This effort will reach women throughout the western region, ensuring that more people have access to prevention and early detection services.

At CAMO, we are firmly committed to prevention and the well-being of our women. We take pride in leading this important initiative and working together in the fight against cervical cancer.