Dominican Republic's SNS announces robotic medicine and health infrastructure upgrades

The Dominican Republic’s National Health Service (SNS) is implementing several initiatives to modernize its public health network. Executive Director Julio César Landrón announced plans to introduce robotic medicine to public hospitals by the first quarter of 2027. During the 63rd Congress of the Spanish Society of Orthopaedic and Traumatology (SECOT) in Spain, Landrón also promoted international cooperation to strengthen the National Trauma Network through specialized training, academic rotations, and shared medical protocols.

Domestically, the SNS has completed renovations at the Llanada del Cerro Primary Care Center in Higüey with an investment exceeding RD 10 million. Other regional updates include the renovation of the Matayaya Primary Care Center in San Juan and ongoing infrastructure improvements in the Cibao Nordeste and Samaná regions. Additionally, the Salvador B. Gautier Hospital is undergoing a major structural transformation; to ensure continuity of care during demolition and construction, the SNS is deploying a mobile hospital to maintain emergency services.

To complement these structural changes, the SNS has launched a national campaign to promote healthy habits and prevent chronic diseases, emphasizing the importance of nutrition and physical activity. The agency also reported that regional health centers are being monitored to ensure a consistent supply of essential medicines.