AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDR–US Public Health Push: Vice President Raquel Peña and Health Minister Víctor Atallah met U.S. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in Washington to expand cooperation on prevention, epidemiological surveillance, lab capacity, digital health, emergency preparedness, and chronic disease control under a 5-year MoU. Mental Health Capacity: The SNS says it’s scaling mental health care, with 314 crisis intervention beds now and a goal to exceed 500 specialized beds by end of 2026, plus new psychosocial centers in Higüey and Moca. Dementia Prevention Study: A LatAm-FINGERS trial published in The Lancet (including Dominican Republic sites) found structured lifestyle programs—exercise, diet, cardiovascular monitoring, mental training, and social activity—improved cognitive performance by up to 55% in older adults at risk. Regional Health Cooperation: COMISCA’s rotating presidency shifted to Belize, with Dominican Republic support for stronger regional health systems and access to essential medicines. Hydration & Heart Health: Dominican health specialists warn that waiting until you feel thirsty can worsen dehydration risks, especially for people with cardiovascular conditions.
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