Lesbia Villatoro
Lesbia Villatoro is a notable public health expert and former head of the Metropolitan Health Region of San Pedro Sula, Honduras. She has been a vocal advocate for vaccination and disease prevention, emphasizing the critical role of immunization in reducing childhood mortality rates. Villatoro has highlighted the connection between incomplete vaccination schedules and rising infant mortality due to preventable diseases such as pneumonia and diarrhea. Her extensive experience in the healthcare system has positioned her as a key figure in addressing the public health challenges faced by children in Honduras, particularly in light of recent increases in mortality rates linked to vaccine coverage gaps.
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Lesbia Villatoro, exjefa de la Región Metropolitana de Salud de San Pedro Sula, warned that frequent cases of infant mortality are related to respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.
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