AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDengue & Malaria Watch: The Dominican Republic logged 338 confirmed dengue cases and 137 malaria cases in 2026 (week 36, Sept. 6–12), with malaria down about 82% vs. the same period in 2025; dengue added 16 new cases and one death, while health authorities say dengue remains below the alert threshold. Leptospirosis Update: 275 leptospirosis cases were confirmed nationwide, with Puerto Plata leading (74 cases), and officials link many infections to recent flooding; surveillance, early treatment, sanitation, and rodent control are ongoing. Health System Quality & Safety: CEMDOE and INTEGRA hosted the third International Health Quality and Safety Forum, focusing on patient safety, responsible innovation in clinical research, and new outpatient services. Local Health Governance: The SeNaSa 2.0 hearing continued in Santo Domingo with rebuttals/counter-rebuttals for 26 defendants, as prosecutors sought 18 months’ pretrial detention and complex litigation status. Public Health Abroad, Dominican Links: A Dominican Republic–related warning from MIREX cautions citizens about alleged online job offers sending people to Russia, after complaints of recruits ending up involved with the armed forces. Food Security & Diet Access: Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh warned at the UN that hunger gains can be reversed by weather, higher input costs, and trade disruptions, praising the Dominican Republic for reaching undernourishment below 2.5% while urging sustained investment.
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