Nurses Threaten National Strike Over Pay and Contracts

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 18, 2026 · Originally reported September 16, 2026 by El Heraldo

Honduras's nurses—about 480 on temporary contracts and 90 not rehired—have given the Health Ministry until a September 18 meeting to address staffing and wage demands or face a national strike the following week.

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