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Dr. Victor Atallah
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Public Health, under the leadership of Víctor Atallah, assures that it maintains tight control over notifiable diseases. The information is contained in the bulletin corresponding to Week 23 of 2025.
The report, issued by the Epidemiology Department (DIEPI), indicates that 72 samples were processed at the Dr. Defilló National Public Health Reference Laboratory and tested negative for common respiratory viruses, including influenza A (H1N1) pdm09, SARS-CoV-2, and parainfluenza.
There were also no new cases of leptospirosis, cholera, or COVID-19.
Regarding dengue, one confirmed case was reported. The total for the year reaches 120 confirmed cases, representing a decrease of 88.1%. There is no epidemiological alert for dengue in 2025. It is a viral disease transmitted through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Dengue is an endemic disease, with the highest incidence among children. It is recommended to keep water containers covered and avoid accumulating them in residential yards.
Malaria and Leptospirosis
Twelve positive malaria cases were reported, a 33% reduction in confirmed cases. Regarding leptospirosis, no new cases were reported this week. These are notifiable diseases monitored by the Directorate of Epidemiology.
Mortality
Three maternal deaths were reported (two Dominicans and one Haitian), for a cumulative total of 78. Regarding infant deaths, 21 were recorded, which represents a decrease compared to the 38 reported in the same epidemiological week of 2024.
