ARS Abel González hosts free medical event in La Romana
Health January 23, 2025 | 2:19 pm
La Romana, DR.- In a bid to deliver quality healthcare and promote preventive health practices in local communities, ARS Abel González has announced a free medical event in La Romana[...]Tusi becomes fourth most seized drug in the Dominican Republic
Health January 22, 2025 | 8:46 am
Santo Domingo.- Tusi, commonly misidentified as "pink cocaine," has seen a surge in popularity in the Dominican Republic since authorities confirmed its presence in 2024. This drug co[...]Public Health reports four maternal deaths in first week of 2025
Health January 17, 2025 | 8:03 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Public Health (MSP) reported four maternal deaths in the first epidemiological week of 2025, one more than the same period last year. Infant deaths dec[...]Doctor questions quality of health care in the Dominican Republic
Health January 11, 2025 | 7:28 am
The quality of health care in the Dominican Republic leaves much to be desired. This is a thorny issue to deal with since the doctor is the risk factor, as are his training, skills, attitudes, respons[...]Call for action against unregulated plastic surgery in the Dominican Republic
Health January 8, 2025 | 10:18 am
Santo Domingo.- Rafael Mena, president of the Association of Private Clinics (Andeclip), acknowledged that unregulated practices in plastic surgery have reached alarming levels, with [...]Surge in alcohol poisoning among minors during holiday season raises concern
Health January 7, 2025 | 2:08 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Healthy Dominican Coalition has expressed deep concern over the alarming number of minors intoxicated by alcohol during the 2024 holiday season. According to stati[...]Dominican government announces 25% salary increase for doctors
Health January 7, 2025 | 11:25 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Government has announced a 25% salary increase for doctors, beginning in January 2025, as part of an agreement with the Dominican Medical Association (CM[...]In 50 weeks, 161 maternal deaths and 2,056 infants
Health January 5, 2025 | 8:00 am
The epidemiological surveillance system registered 161 maternal deaths in 50 weeks of 2024. By the same date in 2023, 200 mothers' deaths had been registered, which implies that there have been 39 few[...]Doctors will receive a salary increase of 25%
Health January 5, 2025 | 7:44 am
Santo Domingo.- Due to agreements between the government and the Dominican Medical College (CMD), Dominican doctors will receive a 25% salary increase starting this January. The increase will be 10[...]Dominican Republic sees 65.54% reduction in Dengue cases in 2024
Health January 3, 2025 | 10:08 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic experienced a significant 65.54% reduction in dengue cases in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the Ministry of Public Health. Th[...]73 minors treated for alcohol intoxication during New Year’s Holiday
Health January 2, 2025 | 1:30 pm
Santo Domingo.- The National Health Service (SNS) reported 73 cases of minors, aged 12 to 17, treated for alcohol intoxication at public health centers during the New Year's holiday o[...]Parents of 21 minors poisoned by alcohol at Christmas to face legal action
Health December 27, 2024 | 8:15 am
Santo Domingo.- The National Health Service (SNS) reported 21 cases of minors treated for alcohol poisoning on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The cases involved eight girls and 13 b[...]Dominican Republic receives international equipment certification
Health December 21, 2024 | 9:15 am
Santo Domingo - The Ministry of Health received the international certification that classifies Type 1 Mobile Emergency Teams (EMTs), granted by the World Health Org[...]Country registers 10,168 probable cases of dengue, 12 deaths
Health December 21, 2024 | 9:09 am
National Territory - As of week 49, the epidemiological surveillance system had registered 10,168 probable dengue cases, of whi[...]DIGEMAPS issues health alert over counterfeit mental health medications
Health December 20, 2024 | 8:40 am
Santo Domingo.- The General Directorate of Medicines, Food, and Health Products (DIGEMAPS) has issued a health alert after detecting counterfeit versions of four medications used for [...]Dominican Republic Consulate promotes the country as manufacturing leader at Barcelona Health Hub
Health December 17, 2024 | 8:25 am
Barcelona, Spain.- The Dominican Republic's Consul General, Antonio Gómez, participated in the Barcelona Health Hub event, aimed at attracting international entrepreneurs to explore [...]Malaria strikes hard in three southern provinces
Health December 14, 2024 | 9:00 am
During the last week, the epidemiological surveillance system received the notification of 165 suspected malaria cases, and three were confirmed, bringing to 984 the cumulative number of [...]
The country reports 154 maternal deaths in the first 11 months of this year
Health December 14, 2024 | 8:00 am
National Territory - In the first 11 months of this year, the country registered 154 maternal deaths, of which 82 correspond to Dominican mothers and 72 to Haitian mother[...]
Dominican Republic recognized by PAHO for leadership in Dengue management
Health December 13, 2024 | 10:31 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Health announced that the Dominican Republic has been recognized by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) for its effective management of dengue,[...]Haitian births and healthcare costs strain Dominican public health budget
Health December 12, 2024 | 5:17 pm
Santo Domingo.- Senator Daniel Rivera, a former Minister of Public Health, highlighted that 17% of the over RD$128,000 million allocated in the 2025 State budget for public health is [...]
