USNS Comfort: Bringing Medical Relief to Central America

The USNS Comfort, a hospital ship, embarks on a humanitarian mission to Central America, providing medical relief and surgical care. The mission includes both onshore primary care and offshore surgeries. A notable case is Carlos Ventura, a young boy receiving life-changing surgery. The ship is equipped with advanced medical facilities, including operating rooms and a CT scanner. Throughout the mission, over 1000 surgeries are performed, significantly impacting patients' lives and communities.

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