AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedical Tourism Boost: Sky High Dominicana and Hospital General de la Plaza de la Salud (Plaza de la Salud) signed a partnership to make specialized care easier for international patients, with preferential rates for consultations, diagnostics, imaging, labs, preventive checkups, and emergency services. Sports Medicine Access: Santo Domingo 2026 organizers handed the Games torch to the National Health Service (SNS), promising free medical services for athletes and visitors and a special response plan using public hospitals and health centers near venues. Reproductive Rights Court Fight: A mother of a 16-year-old who died of leukemia after delayed cancer care while pregnant is challenging the Dominican Republic’s strict abortion ban in the Constitutional Court, arguing it violates rights to life, health, dignity, and equality. Public Health Infrastructure: The RedFESP network welcomed Colombia and Cuba as new member countries, expanding regional collaboration that includes the Dominican Republic to strengthen Essential Public Health Functions. Civil Nuclear Cooperation: The U.S. and the Dominican Republic signed a memorandum of understanding for peaceful civil nuclear cooperation, noting potential civilian uses like medical diagnostics and cancer treatment while not authorizing transfers of nuclear materials. Health & Wellness Travel: Club Med Michès in the Dominican Republic highlights wellness-focused stays with dedicated adults-only areas, spa and daily programming.
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