AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeat Safety in the Dominican Republic: Health Minister Víctor Atallah urged people to prevent heat-related illness as temperatures rise, stressing regular hydration, avoiding direct sun during peak hours, wearing light clothing, ventilating homes/workplaces, and watching vulnerable groups (children, older adults, and people with heart, respiratory, kidney disease, or diabetes). Rabies Prevention: The Ministry of Public Health will hold a free rabies vaccination day for dogs and cats this Friday at La Gaviota 1 Park in Ciudad Juan Bosch, aiming to boost coverage and cut transmission risk. Prenatal Care Training: The Dominican Republic is launching prenatal care training in Dajabón and Elías Piña to strengthen maternal health services in the region. Public Health Context: Coverage also highlights broader regional health pressures, including a reported leptospirosis toll in the country and ongoing concerns about sanitation and basic health facility standards.
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