AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHigh-Cost Medication Access: The CNSS says it’s evaluating a High-Cost Medication Fund (FOMAC) to help Family Health Insurance affiliates reach expensive treatments, starting with 13 high-cost medicines for conditions including adult and pediatric cancers, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, and spinal muscular atrophy. Road Safety & Drug Use: The Ministry of Public Health and the DNCD launched a national study using 300 psychoactive-substance detection tests in trauma hospitals to measure how drug use may be linked to traffic crashes and to guide prevention policies. Hospital Security & Labor Rights: The Dominican Medical Association demanded respect for labor agreements (including monitoring a 20-hour work week) and urged authorities to implement a national hospital security plan to protect healthcare workers and patients. Earthquake Relief for Colombia: The Dominican government opened a donation collection center at the Navy base “27 de Febrero” in Santo Domingo Este, accepting medicines, medical supplies, food, hydration fluids, and hygiene wipes for communities affected by Colombia’s 7.4 earthquake. Tourism Safety After Boat Fire: Reports say a crowded Saona Island tour boat off the Dominican coast “smelled like gasoline” and “didn’t feel safe” before exploding, killing a 16-year-old British teen and injuring dozens.
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