AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHumanitarian Health Aid: Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Health sent Venezuela 1,749 vaccines, including pentavalent hepatitis B and polio, plus syringes, medicines, biosafety boxes, oxygen masks, and baby food—delivered by Minister Víctor Atallah as part of ongoing Quisqueya Solidaria support. Mental Health & Justice: Forensic psychiatrist Nubia Lluberes warned that nearly 80% of people in Dominican prisons have mental health problems versus about 20% in the general population, urging psychiatric care to be integrated into the justice system. Public Health Watch: The Ministry of Public Health reported 171 dengue cases in 2026 (incidence 3.10 per 100,000), with a small decrease year-on-year, plus one new leptospirosis case; ahead of World Brain Day, officials promoted prevention and the free mental health hotline 711. Care Access & Costs: A Santo Domingo family is raising US$7,500 for a 15-year-old with cerebral palsy to undergo a sixth specialized surgery in the U.S., covering travel and recovery expenses. Health System Response in Disasters: The Emergency Medical Team returned from a 12-day Venezuela mission, treating 2,502 people during earthquake-related care. Food Safety Alert (Regional): Canada is monitoring cyclospora risk tied to imported produce amid a U.S. outbreak, highlighting how washing alone may not be enough.
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