AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCommunity Health: Creighton University’s Institute for Latin American Concern marked 50 years of work in the Dominican Republic, with more than 6,000 students taking part in projects that include health services and community infrastructure. Teen Pregnancy: One in five pregnancies recorded in the first half of 2026 involved an adolescent. A new initiative in communities along the Ozama River aims to improve reproductive-health education and access to contraception. Breast Cancer: Dominican-born women are urged to discuss screening with their doctors; oncologist Rachel Jimenez recommends annual mammograms from age 40, with earlier screening considered for those at higher risk. Environmental Health: Communities near the Pueblo Viejo mine report water contamination, air pollution and other health concerns as residents raise fears about a proposed expansion. Disease Prevention: Public Health has warned that flooding and disrupted water supplies can raise risks of leptospirosis and diarrheal illness. The country also reported 15 dengue cases in a recent week. Nutrition: FAO says undernourishment in the Dominican Republic has fallen below 2.5%, while stressing that food-security gains must be sustained.
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