Authorities from the Ministry of Agriculture and agents from the Specialized Corps for Border Security (CESFRONT) are prohibiting the entry of agricultural products, raw meats, and cooked foods into the Dominican Republic from Haiti. This has caused significant frustration among Haitians, who have blocked their border gate, preventing compatriots from crossing with purchased Dominican goods.
“If the Dominicans don’t want us to bring anything, then no one can enter Haiti,” said one Haitian citizen, reflecting the tension at the border.
In Dajabón, border military personnel have increased security measures at the entrance gates to the border market. However, the health controls promised by the Ministry of Public Health are not yet being observed. CESFRONT members are inspecting Haitians by gender to prevent the entry of meat and cooked food from Haiti into the Dominican Republic. The Ministry of Defense’s security protocol also includes inspecting all products entering from Haiti.
The Ministry of Defense has reported that it has taken preventive security measures to protect the Dominican population from the suspected anthrax outbreak in Haiti. These measures include strict health controls and intensified epidemiological surveillance in the border area.
The Ministry of Health remains in constant communication with international organizations, such as the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to stay informed about the disease’s status.
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Now Anthrax, its always something with Haiti
Anything good comes out of Haiti ?? Why can’t France take them all to French Guyana??