AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Alert: Infectious disease specialist Héctor Balcácer urged Dominican authorities to stay on high alert as Ebola spreads in the DRC, noting fast global travel and the lack of a treatment or vaccine. Dengue Update: The Ministry of Public Health reported 10 new dengue cases in SE20, bringing the total to 111, with La Altagracia leading; malaria also logged 4 cases and leptospirosis remains high. Mental Health in Prisons: The penitentiary system, Mescyt and Albizu University are moving ahead with a cooperation agreement to expand mental health care and train prison staff for better emotional and psychological support for inmates. Social Security Care Improvements: DIDA recognized 31 good practices from 15 entities, including humanized services and better patient management, as part of efforts to strengthen protection for affiliates. Water & Sanitation Priority: President Abinader called for water and sanitation to be a regional development top priority, citing major DR investments benefiting over a million people in coastal tourist areas. Electric Safety for Kids: Edeeste warned families to prevent children from flying kites near power lines and to avoid using wet or unsafe charging equipment to reduce electrocution risk. Public Health & Environment: On World Environment Day, citizens pointed to trash as the main health-linked environmental problem, tied to gaps in waste collection and public awareness.
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