Honduras and Dominican Republic face healthcare disruptions amid medical strikes

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Medical professionals in Honduras and the Dominican Republic are engaged in significant labor disputes, causing widespread disruptions to public health services.

In Honduras, the Colegio Médico de Honduras (CMH) has maintained informative assemblies since early September 2026. These actions have resulted in the postponement of over 27,000 medical appointments and the cancellation of thousands of elective surgeries. The government claims to have paid 97% of interim staff, but medical representatives continue to demand unpaid wages and contract regularizations. Additionally, health officials revealed the discovery of approximately 700 ghost positions within the sector.

In the Dominican Republic, the Colegio Médico Dominicano (CMD) recently conducted a 24-hour national strike on October 13. The strike, which suspended external consultations and elective procedures, was driven by demands for increased pay, hospital repairs, and the settlement of a RD$27 million debt owed by INTRANT. The CMD has indicated it will wait for a formal meeting with President Luis Abinader upon his return from Europe before deciding on further protest actions.

Entities

Colegio Médico Dominicano · Colegio Médico de Honduras · Dominican Republic · Honduras · Hospital Escuela · Hospital Provincial Ricardo Limardo · José Miguel Castillo · Luis Abinader · PAMI · Secretaría de Salud · Secretaría de Salud de Honduras · Servicio Nacional de Salud

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[● 6 SOURCES] The CMD conducted a 24-hour national strike on Tuesday, October 13, involving the suspension of external consultations and elective procedures. diarionoticias.do · elcorreord.com · www.diariolibre.com · www.prensa-latina.cu · barrigaverde.net · +1 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The SNS reported that 20,730 doctors were appointed to the public health network between September 2020 and September 2026. www.diariodesalud.com.do · lavozdelprm.org · n.com.do · presidencia.gob.do · bavarodigital.net · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The CMD claims the INTRANT owes RD$27 million for medical auditor services. diarionoticias.do · deultimominuto.com · infoenn.com · infosaludrd.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The CMH is maintaining informative assemblies despite government requests to suspend them. contextohn.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The SNS invested RD$744,164,516.98 in equipment during the first nine months of 2026. lavozdelprm.org · bavarodigital.net · www.diariodesalud.com.do · presidencia.gob.do · n.com.do · +2 more
[DISPUTED] The Honduran government claims 97% of interim medical staff have been paid. extradigital.hn · centroamerica360.com · hondurasalinstante.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Honduran Congress repealed a reform regarding labor conciliations with the State on October 14. icndigital.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Honduran health authorities identified approximately 700 ghost positions in the health sector. colonaldia.hn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Honduran health officials reported the detection of nearly 700 ghost positions within the health sector. colonaldia.hn
[● 4 SOURCES] Labor disputes in Honduras have caused the postponement of over 27,000 appointments and the cancellation of 3,235 elective surgeries between August and September. extradigital.hn · centroamerica360.com · hondurasalinstante.com · paradigma.hn
[● 2 SOURCES] The CMH is continuing its informative assemblies despite requests from the Honduran government to suspend them. contextohn.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Colegio Médico de Honduras (CMH) has held informative assemblies since September 7, 2026. centroamerica360.com · hch.tv · hondurasalinstante.com