AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMalaria Update: The Dominican Republic reported zero malaria deaths in 2026 and an ~82% drop in incidence, with 133 confirmed cases so far (down from 712 at the same point last year), driven by stronger surveillance and vector-control, and transmission concentrated mainly in rural agricultural and migration-linked areas. Mental Health Services: Santo Domingo Este could get a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Crisis Intervention Unit, backed by family-law lawyer Frederick Ferreras, aiming to provide faster specialized care during crises and reduce risk for minors and their families. Health Tourism Policy: The Senate approved landmark legislation to make health tourism a national priority, focusing on quality, international accreditation, patient safety, investment, innovation, and public-private coordination. Eye Health Reminder: A viral case highlights the danger of contact lenses around water: a 20-year-old developed acanthamoeba keratitis after showering in the Dominican Republic and is now going blind. Safety & Injury Lawsuit: A Survivor Greece contestant, injured off the Dominican coast during spearfishing, is suing for $100M, alleging unsafe open-water conditions and lack of protective measures.
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