AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDengue Update: The Dominican Republic reports one of the lowest dengue incidence rates in the Americas—8.57 cases per 100,000—far below the Americas average, as the Ministry of Public Health urges community action to remove standing water and keep Aedes aegypti in check. Maternal Health & Migration: Teen pregnancy registrations show a mixed picture in 2026: Dominican cases rose slightly while Haitian adolescent cases dropped sharply, linked to stricter hospital immigration checks—highlighting how health data can shift with policy. HIV Response: Community health researcher Kathryn Derose was recognized by CONAVIHSIDA for work on food security for people living with HIV, with her studies feeding into national HIV-sensitive social protection plans through 2027. Child Protection Reform: President Abinader created the National Residential Care Service (Senar) to strengthen residential support for children and adolescents, with temporary, needs-based placements and coordination with health services.
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