Homer Mejía

Homer Mejía

public health official Honduras

Homer Mejía is the head of Epidemiological Surveillance at the Secretaría de Salud in Honduras. He recently highlighted the country's health alert due to over 40 suspected cases of measles, emphasizing the importance of immediate reporting of symptoms to prevent further transmission. Mejía collaborates with national and international organizations to enhance diagnostic and response capabilities across the country, particularly focusing on vaccination coverage for children under five. His proactive approach aims to cut the chain of transmission and mitigate the potential outbreak of a disease that had previously been in elimination phase in Honduras.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
35,951
Power
91$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Honduras 2 6.00 0.36% +0% 9,904,608 35,951 $25,000 91$
Totals 2 9,904,608 35,951 $25,000 91$
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Recent Mentions

Honduras Honduras: Homer Mejía, head of the Surveillance Unit of the Health Secretariat, reported that the country had recorded 55 cases of whooping cough and four deaths. 6

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Tos ferina cobra la vida de tres niños en el Mario Rivas

Honduras Honduras: Homer Mejía is the head of the Health Surveillance Unit of the Sesal, detailing the cases of whooping cough in Honduras. 6

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Cuatro bebés mueren por tosferina en Honduras

Honduras Honduras: Homer Mejía, head of Epidemiological Surveillance at the Ministry of Health, explained the response to the measles situation. 7

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Alerta en Honduras por casos sospechosos de sarampión