Public Health reports 697 malaria and 165 dengue cases in 2025

Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Public Health reported that, up to week 31 of this year, the Dominican Republic has recorded 697 confirmed malaria cases and 165 dengue cases, with no deaths from either disease. In the last week alone, six new malaria cases were detected, mainly in Azua and San Juan, with 68.7% of infections occurring in men.

For dengue, infections are evenly distributed between men and women, though most cases occur in people aged 10 to 19. The provinces with the highest incidence include Elías Piña, Valverde, Espaillat, Monte Cristi, María Trinidad Sánchez, and San Juan.

No new leptospirosis cases were reported this week, although 35 have been confirmed this year, most in men and a significant portion among Haitian nationals. Authorities also confirmed the circulation of SARS-CoV-2 and metapneumovirus in the country, and continue prevention, testing, and community education efforts to curb the spread of these diseases.