AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMental Health Expansion: The Dominican Republic’s National Health Service (SNS) says it’s boosting mental health care with 314 crisis intervention beds now, aiming to top 500 by end of 2026, plus new Psychosocial Centers in Higüey and Moca and more specialized teams to reduce stigma and improve early detection. U.S.-DR Health Alliance: Vice President Raquel Peña and Health Minister Víctor Atallah met U.S. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to push prevention, chronic disease strategies, lab and surveillance upgrades, digital health, and stronger essential medicine supply chains. Disaster Response: DR’s Emergency Medical Team (EMT-RD) reports 1,200+ consultations in Venezuela since the June 24 earthquakes, including emergency, pediatric, gynecological, and mental health services, plus vaccines and safe water. Health Services Legal Stand: Dominican court action temporarily blocks private clinic group Andeclip from suspending elective care for Primera ARS and ARS Futuro affiliates while the case is heard. Dementia Prevention Study: A Lancet-linked Latin America trial (LatAm-FINGERS) found structured lifestyle programs improved cognition by 55% in older adults at risk, including in countries such as the Dominican Republic. Hydration Reminder: Health specialists warn that waiting until you feel thirsty can worsen dehydration risks, especially for people with cardiovascular conditions.
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