Health System Court Ruling: The Superior Administrative Court (TSA) ordered ANDECLIP not to suspend health services for ARS Primera and ARS Futuro affiliates while a collective amparo case is heard, temporarily blocking the planned July 14 elective-care interruption after DIDA argued it would violate the right to health. Labor Mediation: The Ministry of Labor convened a Monday dialogue between ANDECLIP, ARS Futuro and Primera, and the CNSS to prevent the suspension from taking effect. Dementia Trend: A new JAMA Neurology study found dementia rates rose in several Latin American and Caribbean sites over two decades, while the Dominican Republic stayed stable—highlighting a growing regional burden as populations age. Maternal & Child Health: The Ministry of Public Health reported increased infant mortality in the first half of 2026 and said it will deliver urgent medication doses for child Dayron Almonte Socias after a family appeal. Access to Care for Students: Inabie provided free specialized eye surgeries to 13 public-school students under PRONSAVICO to address vision problems affecting learning. Women’s Health Cooperation: PAHO and the Council of Ministers of Women of Central America and the Dominican Republic signed an agreement to strengthen regional policies for women’s health, maternal mortality reduction, and care for survivors of gender-based violence. Public Health & Environment: A national ENHOGAR-MICS 2025 report says 48.9% of Dominican households report pollution or environmental nuisances, with noise and garbage accumulation among the top complaints.