Dajabón market under health checks to prevent cholera spread from Haiti

Dajabón.- Following a new cholera outbreak in Haiti, Dominican health officials have tightened surveillance and sanitary controls at the Dajabón border to prevent the disease from entering the country.

Provincial Health Director Dr. Zaberkis Rodríguez said inspectors are stationed at the Dominican-Haitian bridge, enforcing hygiene measures, banning cooked food from Haiti, and distributing educational materials in Spanish and Creole. Health staff also monitor the binational market to ensure proper food handling and water safety.

Rodríguez confirmed that hospitals in Dajabón are ready to treat potential cases, with trained personnel and supplies available.

Haiti has reported over 270 suspected cholera cases and at least 17 deaths, mostly in Port-au-Prince. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and partners have launched response efforts amid worsening sanitary conditions.

Dominican authorities urge the public to maintain hygiene, disinfect water, and seek immediate care for symptoms of diarrhea or dehydration.