Health Ministry Pays 96% of Public Doctors; 278 Still Unpaid

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 16, 2026 · Originally reported October 13, 2026 by Radio América

Health authorities say 6,638 public-sector physicians have been paid, 96% of registered medical staff nationwide, though 278 doctors remain unpaid.

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