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Dominican Republic health authorities intensify dengue prevention efforts
The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Public Health has intensified its efforts to combat dengue through the national campaign ‘Ganémosle al Dengue’ (Let's Beat Dengue). Under the slogan ‘Elimina, Limpia y Tapa’ (Eliminate, Clean, and Cover), health authorities are conducting intensive fumigation, vector control, and community awareness sessions to reduce the presence of the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
Health Minister Víctor Atallah has urged citizens to take an active role in prevention by inspecting yards and surroundings for potential breeding sites, such as tires, cans, and bottles. Authorities recommend cleaning water storage tanks periodically and applying chlorine to their internal walls to prevent mosquito larvae from developing. To date, the ministry has intervened in over 6,000 sectors and 502,228 homes, reaching more than 1.1 million people. While the country has seen a significant reduction in cases compared to previous years, continuous surveillance remains a priority.
In other regional news, the Dominican telecommunications market is facing potential disruption with the entry of Vietnamese firm Viettel, which has secured spectrum and plans a US$560 million investment in infrastructure. Additionally, the country has been recognized by SISAP for leading the region in cyber resilience.
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Aedes aegypti · Costa Rica · Dominican Republic · Guido Gómez Mazara · Indotel · Ministerio de Salud Pública · Puerto Plata · República Dominicana · SISAP · Santo Domingo · Víctor Atallah
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Public Health reports 245 confirmed dengue cases so far this year as of epidemiological week 31. azuanoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Tabasco, authorities have eliminated more than 3,283 tons of scrap objects used as mosquito breeding sites. novedadesdetabasco.com.mx
- [● 6 SOURCES] Mexico is conducting the Second National Day of Struggle against Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya from August 24 to 28, 2026. primeraplana.mx · novedadesdetabasco.com.mx · rotativo.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] San Luis Potosí has recorded 22 dengue cases and zero deaths during 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dengue cases in the Dominican Republic decreased by 76% in 2025 compared to 2024. azuanoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The World Health Organization reports that global dengue cases rose from 500,000 in 2000 to 14.6 million in 2024. www.losprimeros.tv