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Honduras Out Of The Box Brilliance Helps People Get Vaccinated

Experience the out-of-the-box brilliance of Honduras in helping people get vaccinated. Explore how the joint efforts of the US military and the Ministry of Health in Honduras are enhancing healthcare and boosting local communities. Gain insights into the skills gained by the military for future deployments and the importance of military cooperation. Discover the preparation and coordination involved in these medical missions and the benefits of collaboration with local authorities.

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Joint Force, as support of the US Southern Command's long-term commitment to Central America, completed a three Global Health Dialogue in Comayagua, Honduras, from June 1-3, working alongside military police and Ministry of Health professionals.

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The mission provided services such as preventative care, family medicine, dental treatments, and pharmacy in El Ciruelo, Portillo de la Mora, and Las Mesas. Kids and youth received COVID-19 vaccinations, as well as flu jabs, from the local Department of Health.

While these healthcare missions enhance ties with the home nation and boost local people, the US military gains critical skills that will help them be more prepared and deployable in the future.

"The circumstances here are vastly different from those home today." We may not have had a treatment clinic to fall back on when we have to go, and we may have to operate in a setting mirroring to this one. Major Nicole Herbst, health plans and activities commander with Army Troops Brigade and commanding officer of the mission trip, said, "This is pushing us and pushing our capabilities, and it pushes you to look outside the box."

Aside from medical exercises for emergencies, participants will practise military cooperation and scheduling, which will involve several units involved in security, information, and supplies.

"Behind the curtains, there's a lot of preparation that goes on to get it to the point of performance. "We cooperate with our and the native Honduran Air Troops at Soto Cano to do is provide personnel for these operations, as well as with our J2 to learn about any issues we should be cognizant of," Herbst said. "This allows us to attain a rhythm our processes and improves cohesion." We benefit from existing network and in alliance with a broad set of individuals, as well as overcoming communication obstacles, becoming more comfortable with our resources, and checking up on abilities we may not have required."

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