Intro

The National Cancer Coalition donated pharmaceuticals to a Honduran pediatric cancer foundation enabling needy patients to be treated. NCC partners with these medical institutions to help meet the dire needs of children suffering with cancer. These medicines provided for many young patients – a fighting chance.

     

The Need
Witnessing the great need of the Honduran cancer patients, NCC has initiated pharmaceutical donation projects with the Honduran Foundation for Children with Cancer. Over fifty percent of the population in Honduras lives at or below the poverty line resulting in a great need for assistance in many Honduran hospitals. Most patients do not have the funds to purchase their required medicines, thus NCC’s program is making a impact on the survival rate for these young cancer patients.


Hospital Escuela

Hospital Escuela is the principal pediatric hospital for Honduras, located in the capital city of Tegucigalpa. It treats approximately 150 pediatric cancer patients per year for all types of cancers. Hospital Escuela receives limited support from the Honduran government and thus is pleased to partner with organizations like NCC, which provide needed chemotherapies.


Distribution

The National Cancer Coalition has conducted numerous projects in Honduras providing requested cancer pharmaceuticals. High-level representatives from the United States and Honduras have participated in our distributions, including Carolina Maduro (daughter of President Maduro) and Mary Flores (former First Lady of Honduras).



Result

The National Cancer Coalition provided high-quality cancer pharmaceuticals to Hospital Escuela and other oncology clinics in Honduras, meeting their needs in treating leukemia and solid tumors for years to come.