Health Policy & Legal Reform: The Executive Branch submitted a bill to amend the Penal Code, including changes tied to sanctions for physicians who issue false health or death certifications—an issue previously challenged by the Dominican Medical College. Access to Care Under Disputes: DIDA warned it will take collective legal action if private clinics suspend services to ARS affiliates, stressing patients’ constitutional right to uninterrupted healthcare. Workforce Expansion in Military Hospitals: UNADE graduated 144 new medical specialists across 17 areas of specialization in military teaching hospitals, boosting the country’s specialist pipeline. Specialized Hospital Services: Ney Arias Lora Hospital inaugurated a new Cardio-Metabolic, Bariatric, and Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit focused on obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Clinical Innovation: Mario Tolentino Dipp Hospital reported its first minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery, aiming for faster recovery and shorter hospital stays. Regional Health Cooperation: DR closed its six-month COMISCA Pro Tempore Presidency, highlighting progress in health governance, digital transformation, workforce development, and emergency preparedness. Public Health Tech: Public health expanded rapid tuberculosis testing with two new GeneXpert systems. Medication Safety: Authorities seized adulterated, expired, and unregistered medications. Emergency Care Coverage: DR’s 911 emergency system was inaugurated in Montecristi, strengthening local response capacity.