Public Health Update: The Dominican Republic reported 338 confirmed dengue cases and 137 malaria cases so far in 2026, with malaria down about 82% and no new malaria cases or deaths in week 36, while dengue remains below the alert threshold. Maternal & Child Health: Maternal deaths fell 20% (126 in 2025 to 101 in 2026 through week 36) and infant deaths edged down about 2%, as health authorities continue clinical audits and quality-of-care reviews. Eye Health Awareness: Retinitis pigmentosa is highlighted as a rare, inherited condition where early signs like night blindness and shrinking peripheral vision should prompt timely specialist care. Health System & Safety: A tragic case in Hato Mayor del Rey: an 11-year-old died after falling from a mechanical ride during patron saint festivities, after days in intensive care. Budget & Care Funding: The Abinader administration submitted a RD$2.0 trillion 2027 budget, including RD$197.7 billion for public health. Disease Surveillance Focus: Leptospirosis monitoring continues after 275 confirmed cases, with Puerto Plata hardest hit following flooding. Health-Related Crime: A murder investigation continues after merengue singer Julián Oro Duro’s wife was killed during a home robbery in Santo Domingo Oeste. Regional Health Context: UN leaders warned climate-vulnerable countries against relying on loans for disaster recovery that can divert money from health and education.