Extreme Heat Alert: Indomet and NOAA warn that dangerous heat will persist for two weeks, with temperatures up to 39°C (and heat index above 40°C in some areas), raising heat-stroke risk—especially for children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with chronic illnesses; the Ministry of Public Health urges hydration, avoiding sun 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., staying in cool places, and seeking emergency care for warning signs like dizziness, confusion, nausea, or loss of consciousness. Water & Health Inequities: A new ENHOGAR-MICS 2025 report finds only 68% of rural households have safe drinking water (vs. 92% urban), linking poor access to higher gastrointestinal disease risk, particularly for kids under 5. Digital Divide: The same survey shows only 56.2% of Dominican households have internet access overall, with rural coverage at 45.5%, limiting access to health information and services. Venezuela Earthquake Aid (Mental Health Included): The DR sent humanitarian medical support to Venezuela, including a mental health team of psychologists and psychiatrists to support earthquake-affected communities. Health System & Tech Collaboration: ITLA and SeNaSa are strengthening cooperation, including expanding access to custom prosthetics via ProtoScanner and supporting SeNaSa’s digital transformation. Public Health Enforcement: Authorities dismantled a clandestine alcohol operation in Azua, destroying about 25,440 liters of adulterated product to protect community health.