Surgical Backlog in Public Hospitals Up 12% This Year

Published on Honduras Daily · Nov 8, 2026 · Originally reported November 6, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

The backlog of pending surgeries in Honduras's public hospitals rose 12% between January and September, leaving thousands of patients waiting for operations despite government efforts.

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