AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaternal health alarm: UNICEF says 68.2% of births in the Dominican Republic happen by cesarean section, far above WHO averages, with private facilities at 89% vs 52.8% in public—urging a review of obstetric practices and better maternal and neonatal care. Drinking water pressure: Onpeco warns drought is turning into a public-health and consumer-protection risk, calling for stronger oversight of water production, inspections, and tougher action against non-compliant “potable” products. Housing push: MIVED says the government aims to deliver 1,600–2,000 homes in September–December, with groundbreaking planned for about 2,600 new houses. Disaster aid: The DR sent about 50 tons of humanitarian supplies to Colombia after an earthquake, including food, medicines, medical equipment, hygiene and cleaning items. Energy planning: The energy ministry is exploring nuclear technology options (including nuclear medicine and other uses) with U.S. cooperation, while not committing to a plant. Public safety tragedy: A British teen died after a boat explosion near Saona/Cotubanamá; reports say she suffered burns on 60% of her body and later died from septic shock.
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