# Honduran healthcare crisis: Unpaid wages fuel service limits > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/honduran-healthcare-worker-salary-and-resource-crisis > Updated: 2026-09-11T14:30:06.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 7. The dispute between the Medical College of Honduras (CMH) and the government has intensified, impacting approximately 1.8 million people—roughly 18% of the population. Blanca Munguía, Health Director of the Association for a More Just Society (ASJ), reported that shortages in personnel, medications, supplies, equipment, and inadequate infrastructure are creating significant barriers to care. These disruptions, caused by informative assemblies, have led to postponed surgeries and disproportionately affect patients from remote communities. While President Nasry Asfura maintains his administration has fulfilled over 73% of salary commitments and has disbursed 420 million lempiras for benefits and severance, the CMH has escalated its demands. CMH President Samuel Santos is demanding the immediate payment of overdue salaries for 1,315 doctors, noting that some professionals could face up to nine months without remuneration. The union stated that previous government commitments to issue payments in March and May have not been honored. As a result of the ongoing friction, medical professionals have held informative assemblies for five consecutive days, limiting their services strictly to emergency care. The CMH has also questioned the absence of the presidential mediation commission, led by Private Secretary Luis Castro, in current discussions. The ASJ continues to warn that the lack of agreement between the Ministry of Health and the CMH is forcing families to seek expensive private alternatives and is risking lives. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Honduran medical union demands unpaid wages for 1,315 doctors The Medical College of Honduras is demanding unpaid wages for 1,315 doctors, warning that some may go nine months without pay if the government fails to settle debts this month. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/honduran-medical-union-demands-unpaid-wages-for-1315-doctors ### 2026-09-09: Honduras healthcare crisis affects 1.8 million people An estimated 1.8 million Hondurans face healthcare barriers due to medical shortages and service interruptions caused by ongoing disputes between the government and the medical profession. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/honduras-healthcare-crisis-affects-18-million-people ### 2026-09-08: Honduras President Asfura addresses healthcare payments and decentralization Honduran President Nasry Asfura has defended the government's healthcare payments amid union friction and announced an accelerated plan to decentralize state services and resources. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/honduras-president-asfura-addresses-healthcare-payments-and-decentralization ### 2026-09-04: Honduran medical assemblies threaten healthcare services Honduran medical assemblies threatened by the Colegio Médico de Honduras could disrupt outpatient services and elective surgeries, prompting President Nasry Asfura to urge doctors to maintain patient care. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/honduran-medical-assemblies-threaten-healthcare-services ### 2026-09-02: Honduras healthcare crisis: Doctors issue ultimatum over unpaid wages Honduran doctors have issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the government over unpaid salaries and contract delays, while President Asfura works to address a critical surgical backlog affecting thousands. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/honduran-doctors-face-salary-delays-of-up-to-eight-months ### 2026-08-31: Puerto Lempira Hospital doctors face eight months without pay Sixteen doctors at Puerto Lempira Hospital in Honduras have not been paid for eight months, amid critical shortages of medicine, surgical supplies, and diagnostic equipment in the Gracias a Dios department. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puerto-lempira-hospital-doctors-face-eight-months-without-pay ### 2026-08-20: Medical College of Honduras reports progress on pending salary payments The Medical College of Honduras reports progress on pending salary payments but warns of continued non-compliance at state institutions and unresolved issues for pandemic-era doctors. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medical-college-of-honduras-reports-progress-on-pending-salary-payments --- Cite as: Honduran healthcare crisis: Unpaid wages fuel service limits. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/honduran-healthcare-worker-salary-and-resource-crisis