# Barahona medical initiative for gigantomastia surgeries

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/barahona-medical-initiative-for-gigantomastia-surgeries
> Updated: 2026-11-10T03:37:04.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Senator Moisés Ayala and the Vargas Almonte Foundation (FUNVA) have launched a surgical campaign in Barahona, Dominican Republic, to provide free gigantomastia reduction surgeries for low income women. The initiative, valued at approximately 6,000,000 Dominican pesos, aims to address health complications such as hernias, spinal issues, and chronic back or neck pain caused by the condition.

The surgeries, conducted at the Materno Hospital in Villa Central, have benefited between 14 and 16 women from various local communities. Senator Ayala is reportedly working to coordinate with health insurers to include these procedures in the subsidized regime, as current coverage does not include these specific interventions despite gigantomastia being recognized as a disease under Resolution 624-02. Through these efforts, Senator Ayala has reportedly reached nearly 100 beneficiaries in the province.

## Claims

- Senator Moisés Ayala organized a surgical mission for women with gigantomastia in Barahona. (reported by 3 sources)
- The surgeries were performed at the Jaime Sánchez Maternal Hospital in Villa Central. (reported by 3 sources)
- The Vargas Almonte Foundation (FUNVA) partnered with the Senatorial Office of Barahona for the operation. (reported by 2 sources)
- The patients belong to the Subsidized Regime of the Family Health Insurance. (reported by 2 sources)
- The Subsidized Regime does not currently cover surgeries for gigantomastia. (reported by 2 sources)
- Resolution 624-02 recognized gigantomastia as a disease. (reported by 2 sources)
- The surgical team included Buenaventura Sánchez, Martha Vargas, and Dr. Nayib Ega. (reported by 2 sources)
- Senator Ayala has reached nearly 100 women beneficiaries through this program in Barahona. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-10: Barahona Senator facilitates free breast reduction surgeries for women

Senator Moisés Ayala and the FUNVA Foundation provided free breast reduction surgeries to women in Barahona, Dominican Republic, many of whom lacked insurance coverage for the condition.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barahona-senator-facilitates-free-breast-reduction-surgeries-for-women

### 2026-11-06: Barahona medical initiative provides free gigantomastia surgeries

A medical campaign in Barahona, Dominican Republic, is providing free gigantomastia surgeries to 14 women to alleviate physical and mental health complications.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barahona-medical-initiative-provides-free-gigantomastia-surgeries

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