Honduras Mission

Launched in 2019, the Honduras initiative connects volunteer cardiac surgery teams with local healthcare professionals in Tegucigalpa. IPA works with Duke Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Honduran partners to expand access to care and build local expertise.

Care Through Collaboration

The program combines surgical treatment with education and hands-on training. Local clinicians participate in patient selection, preparation, surgery, and recovery, helping strengthen care beyond each visiting mission.

The 2024 Mission

Approximately 32 volunteer clinicians performed cardiac operations for 38 patients, including 15 children. Teams at Honduras Medical Center and Hospital María worked alongside the visiting professionals, and the published mission report described highly positive outcomes.

A Lasting Partnership

Donated supplies, equipment, financial support, and local coordination help make the mission possible. Our shared goal is to support patients while strengthening the skills and resources of the healthcare teams who serve their communities every day.

Read the 2024 mission report
Read about the program’s origins