Dominican Republic health services expand in border provinces

The National Health Service (SNS) has completed a series of infrastructure and equipment upgrades across several Dominican provinces, including La Vega, Elías Piña, and Dajabón. Executive Director Julio Landrón led the initiatives, which involve investments exceeding RD$54 million.

In Elías Piña, the Río Limpio Primary Care Center was fully renovated after 39 years of deterioration, with an investment of approximately RD$6.1 million. In Dajabón, the Primary Care Clinical and Diagnostic Center received over RD$30 million in improvements to serve roughly 35,809 residents. Additionally, the Las Cabuyas center in La Vega was renovated with an investment of RD$13.5 million, and the Dr. Juan Antonio Castillo Municipal Hospital in Cutupú received medical equipment valued at RD$4.8 million.

In response to security tensions on the border with Haiti, the SNS has also activated emergency response protocols. This includes preparing multidisciplinary medical teams, such as surgeons and intensivists, and coordinating with the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure immediate assistance and patient transfers via a network of helipads and strategic hospitals.