AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHospitalizations: A Santo Domingo mother and her two children were hospitalized after an apartment explosion; the children are in intensive care as investigators work to determine the cause. Dengue Update: Health officials reported 76 new dengue cases in epidemiological week 42, bringing the 2026 total to 556. Malaria cases reached 140, down sharply from the same period last year, while leptospirosis totaled 297. Out-of-Pocket Costs: Social security officials say they are committed to easing medical co-payments, which a technical report estimates will cost patients more than RD$24 billion this year. Mine-Linked Health Concerns: Dominican activists are seeking action over alleged pollution and health impacts near the Pueblo Viejo mine, including safe relocation for 450 families. Product Safety: Pro Consumidor temporarily shut eight Greater Santo Domingo businesses after finding products for sale without required health registrations.
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