Honduran Doctors Protest Enters Third Week Over Unpaid Salaries and Working Conditions

The nationwide protest by the Colegio Médico de Honduras against the health ministry has entered its third week. The dispute centers on unpaid salaries, with some doctors reporting waits of six to eight months, and in some cases, up to a year. The college is demanding an end to dismissals, reinstatement of laid-off doctors, and the signing of contracts and interim appointments. These demands also include back pay, inflation-linked adjustments, and the 2026 two-yearly pay review.

The health sector pay disputes predate the current administration of President Nasry Asfura, who took office in January 2026. The ongoing labor action is between the Colegio Médico de Honduras and the health ministry, impacting the functionality of the national health system in Honduras.