AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDengue Prevention: Health officials urged households to remove mosquito breeding sites as the Dominican Republic reported 396 confirmed cases through epidemiological week 39, including circulation of the DENV-2 strain. Cases remain below expected levels, but weather could raise risk. Cancer Care: Reports highlight late diagnoses and treatment costs, with some patients waiting up to three months to confirm cancer. Medicine Safety: Authorities seized nearly 47 million illicit medicines and medical supplies; separately, access to medicines worth up to RD$16 million for high-cost illnesses was reported secured. Regional Health: The United States announced a planned $61.5 million for Caribbean health-workforce development, subject to congressional approval, after talks that included the Dominican Republic. Food and Nutrition: FAO recognized President Luis Abinader for the country’s removal from the Hunger Map, citing efforts to improve food security and nutrition.
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