Santo Domingo.- Political economy specialist Arismendi Díaz criticized the Dominican Republic’s healthcare system, stating that hospitals remain a symbol of poverty and inefficiency despite significant social protection coverage. Speaking on Contacto 360, he noted that while 97.3% of the population has healthcare access, the quality of care has not improved.
Díaz highlighted that despite strong economic growth, the country lags in social investment, with spending at half the Latin American average. He emphasized that this disparity has delayed healthcare reforms, requiring four decades to establish the current Social Security Law.