AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHealth-system pressures: Greater Santo Domingo is home to 35.1% of the Dominican population—about 3.77 million people—and carries the country’s heaviest demand for healthcare, a new study finds. Hospital Readiness: Public hospitals have activated emergency protocols amid border tensions, coordinating specialist teams, intensive care and patient transport with the armed forces and foreign ministry. Dengue and Nutrition: Dengue cases rose nearly 79% in the Dominican Republic during 2026, while a separate report says seven in ten university students do not eat enough fruit. Women’s Health: One in five pregnancies in the country involves an adolescent, underscoring persistent reproductive-health needs. Public Health Tools: PAHO trained health surveillance professionals from 16 countries to use digital tools and AI to spot potential epidemic threats earlier.
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