Health August 2, 2025 | 11:03 am

Virus cases reported this week in the Dominican Republic: from COVID-19 to malaria

The Ministry of Health, through its epidemiological bulletin for week 29, reported on the viruses circulating in the country.

The agency reported that no cases of cholera or leptospirosis were recorded this week. One case of dengue fever was reported, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 154, a downward trend compared to the same period in 2024, when 26 were reported.

Seven cases of malaria have been reported. So far this year, from epidemiological week 1 to 29, the National Epidemiological Surveillance System (SINAVE) has reported a total of 649 cases in the country. 69.1% of confirmed cases are male. The active foci of transmission are concentrated in the provinces of San Juan (267 cases) and Azua (339 cases).

During EW 29, 22 cases of COVID-19 were reported, distributed mainly in the National District with 13 instances, Espaillat 2, Duarte 1, La Vega 1, Peravia 2, San Cristóbal 1, San Pedro de Macorís 1, and Santo Domingo 1. The accumulated positivity in the last four weeks is 8%.

Maternal and infant deaths

The bulletin reported 25 infant deaths during this epidemiological week, bringing the total to 970. Last year, at the same time, there were 1,243 deaths, reflecting a decrease.

Two maternal deaths were reported, corresponding to two women, one of Haitian nationality and one of Dominican nationality. The cumulative death toll is 91, reflecting a 12% decrease compared to 2024, when 103 were reported.

To reduce maternal and infant mortality, the Ministry of Health, in coordination with the National Health Service (NHS), has developed various strategies, including improving prenatal and postnatal care, strengthening obstetric and neonatal services, and providing ongoing training for health personnel.