AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDengue Prevention: The Health Ministry urged households to remove standing water and cover storage tanks, reporting 396 confirmed cases through epidemiological week 39, including about 15 that week. DENV-2 is circulating, and officials warn weather could raise transmission risk. Cancer Care: Reports highlight long waits for diagnosis, with some patients waiting up to three months to confirm cancer, while late detection can drive treatment costs sharply higher. Medicine Safety: Dominican authorities seized nearly 47 million illicit medicines and medical supplies, underscoring concerns about unsafe products. Regional Health Funding: The U.S. plans $61.5 million for Caribbean health workforce development, subject to congressional approval; the Dominican Republic took part in the regional dialogue. Food Security: FAO recognized President Luis Abinader for helping take the country off its Hunger Map, while shoppers in Greater Santo Domingo say rising food prices are squeezing household budgets.
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