Immunization Boost: The Ministry of Public Health received 436,990 doses (acellular hexavalent and quadrivalent) to keep childhood vaccinations free and on schedule, with distribution through 1,350+ centers nationwide. High-Cost Drug Access: CNSS is evaluating a High-Cost Medication Fund (FOMAC) to help Family Health Insurance affiliates cover expensive treatments, starting with 13 high-cost medicines for conditions including cancer and multiple sclerosis. Road Safety + Drugs: Public Health and DNCD launched a national study using 300 specialized tests to check psychoactive substances in drivers treated at trauma hospitals, aiming to shape better prevention policies. Gut-Brain Research: A PUCMM study in the Dominican Republic links gut microbiota patterns with cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s risk, including diet associations with “beneficial” microbes. Hospital Security + Work Hours: The Dominican Medical Association renewed calls for a national hospital security plan and monitoring of compliance with the 20-hour work week under the new penal code framework. Disaster Solidarity: The Dominican government opened a donation collection center at the Navy base in Santo Domingo Este to support Colombia earthquake response with medicines, medical supplies, food, and hygiene items. Regional Health Tourism: DR will host the 8th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress in 2027, aiming to connect hospitals, clinics, hotels, insurers, tech, and investors. Digital Sovereignty: Economic Affairs Minister Jerome Fitzgerald pushed for a Caribbean digital sovereignty pact to protect data, cloud contracts, and cybersecurity—key for health tech resilience.