Patient Safety Focus: The Dominican Republic is set to host the 3rd International Health Quality and Safety Forum on Sept. 16, with organizers CEMDOE and INTEGRA pushing “Safety as a System Strategy,” including safer clinical research and stronger healthcare governance. Emergency Preparedness: The COE and the UN World Food Programme signed an MoU to boost disaster readiness in the Dominican Republic, aiming to improve early warning, logistics, decision-making, and training for emergency teams. Tourism + Health Services: Puerto Plata launched “Tourism Close to You,” a program meant to strengthen destination safety, sustainability, and quality with local tourism partners, explicitly including health services in the value chain. Local Health System Leadership: The SNS moved to strengthen hospital management by appointing new directors at Padre Billini and Vicente Noble hospitals, and naming Jenny Olivero to lead the Jaime Mota Hospital. Public Health Messaging: While not Dominican, a major leptospirosis update highlights the risk from floods and animal urine exposure, with authorities urging protective measures and quick medical care when symptoms appear. Sports Regulation (Health Angle): New DR rules for professional and recreational baseball include safeguards for young athletes—covering safety, health, nutrition, housing, transport, supervision, and medical care.