Gerardo Castejón

Gerardo Castejón is the head of the Emergency Department at Hospital Escuela in Honduras. He has been vocal about the critical shortages of sterile surgical clothing and equipment that are impacting the hospital's ability to provide adequate emergency care. Castejón highlighted the dire conditions in the operating rooms, which have led to the cancellation of surgeries and a significant decline in the quality of medical attention offered to patients. His concerns reflect the broader challenges faced by healthcare professionals in a system that is overwhelmed and under-resourced.