AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Health Assembly Leadership: Dominican Health Minister Víctor Atallah has been unanimously chosen to preside over the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, putting the country at the helm of WHO’s top decision-making meeting for the next year. Public Health Accountability: Amnesty International says the presidency must translate into real access to care for everyone in the Dominican Republic, warning that healthcare should not be tied to migration enforcement or racial discrimination. Free Zone Exports: The National Council of Export Free Zones reports DR free-zone exports hit US$2.803 billion in the first four months of 2026, up 4.3%, led by medical/pharmaceutical goods. Port Seizure: DNCD and partners seized 123.13 kg of cocaine at Caucedo Port, hidden in a container marked for medical equipment. Healthcare System Moves: In Greater Santo Domingo, the National Health Service says at least five hospital directors have been removed or replaced since January 2026. Safety Abroad, Local Impact: A boat accident near Saona Island left a Survivor Greece contestant with a partial leg amputation; authorities opened criminal proceedings against the boat captain.
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