AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMaternal & Child Health Alert: The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Public Health reports higher infant mortality in the first half of 2026, with 762 deaths of children under five recorded between January and June—pushing authorities to strengthen prenatal care, prevention, and timely treatment. Life-Saving Medication Delivery: Public Health says it will deliver the first dose of medication to child Dayron Almonte Socias this Monday after an urgent appeal, aiming to keep his treatment on track while the rest of the program’s procurement process continues. Health Workforce Boost: UNADE graduated 144 new medical specialists in 17 areas from military teaching hospitals, expanding capacity in fields like emergency medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and critical care. Health Policy Update: The Executive Branch submitted a bill to amend the Penal Code, including changes tied to Article 354—sanctions for false medical certifications—after a challenge by the Dominican Medical College. Regional Health Governance: The DR wrapped up its six-month COMISCA pro tempore presidency, highlighting progress on health governance, digital transformation, workforce development, and emergency preparedness. Community Health & Environment: A national ENHOGAR-MICS 2025 report links household well-being to pollution and noise—especially in the Ozama region—citing loud neighborhood and grocery-store noise and poor waste management as major stressors.
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