SeNaSa 2.0 Crackdown: Pepca carried out nationwide raids tied to alleged fraud in the National Health Insurance system, with at least 25 doctors arrested, as President Abinader warned irregularities will face the full force of the law. Budget for Health: The government approved the 2027 State Budget bill totaling about RD$2.037 trillion, with priorities including hospital construction/expansion, Primary Care Units, and the National Emergency Network. Mental Health Upgrades: The National Health Service (SNS) is bidding renovations for mental health crisis centers, including the old Padre Billini and the former hospital 28, to improve rehabilitation spaces. Extreme Heat Alert: Indomet warned of intense heat across the country through Sept. 22, with the northwest facing severe to extreme conditions above 37°C; officials urged hydration and sun protection, especially for vulnerable groups. Rare Disease Support: A family in Santo Domingo Este is seeking help for a 30-year-old man with Langerhans cell histiocytosis, sharing a contact for assistance. Dengue Vaccine Deal: Takeda’s Qdenga dengue vaccine is set for distribution in India via Dr Reddy’s starting in 2027. Wellness Push: World Wellness Weekend returns with a focus on sleep, nutrition, movement, mindfulness, and purpose. Child Safety Online: UNICEF reports tens of millions of children were exposed to technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse across 21 countries.