AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDengue Update: The Ministry of Public Health reported 171 dengue cases in 2026, with incidence down 8% versus last year, plus one new leptospirosis case (179 total) and no new cholera or malaria. Maternal & Infant Health: Five maternal deaths were recorded this week (68 total) and 24 infant deaths (795 total), down from 896 in the same period of 2025. Brain Health Push: Ahead of World Brain Day (July 22), officials urged early action on dementia risk factors and promoted the free “Take Care of Your Mental Health” hotline at 711 for confidential support. Health Tourism Lawmaking: The Senate Tourism Commission is moving two bills—one to promote gastronomic tourism and another to create CONDETUSA, a national council to regulate and promote health tourism. Local Safety & Prevention: Community Police ran a “Water, Fire and Virtue” summer camp in Los Guandules for 200+ children, mixing recreation with values education and community donations. Public Health Context: Abinader said the DR will not deploy troops to Haiti’s UN-backed gang force, limiting support to medical, humanitarian, and logistics. Violence & Care Access: Police arrested a woman in Santo Domingo Norte accused in the stabbing death of her partner, who died while receiving medical assistance.
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