AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRoad Safety Research: The Ministry of Public Health and the DNCD launched a national study using 300 psychoactive substance detection tests in trauma hospitals to see how drugs may be linked to traffic accidents and to guide prevention. Public Health Surveillance: Dengue continues to climb, with 11 new cases reported in one week, bringing 2026 totals to 213 and one dengue-related death, while authorities keep watch as peak weeks approach. Sudden Cardiac Death Warning: A cardiology expert says sudden cardiac death is the leading cause of death in the Dominican Republic, driven by risk factors like smoking, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, alcohol, and inactivity. Breastfeeding Push: During World Breastfeeding Week, health messaging in Santo Domingo highlighted breast milk as the best early nutrition and protection against illness. Healthcare Access & Coverage: ASONAFISS says it’s in a “holding pattern” while the CNSS reviews proposals, including higher outpatient medication coverage, and warns it may escalate actions if affiliates’ demands aren’t answered. Trauma Response at Major Events: DAEH reported 293 people received emergency medical assistance during the Central American and Caribbean Games, with 175 transferred to health centers. Local Health System Upgrade: La Altagracia’s agricultural fair also spotlighted stronger veterinary and animal health services—an indirect health win for food safety and livestock productivity.
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