# Dominican Republic blood bank sanitary closures > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-blood-bank-sanitary-closures > Updated: 2026-08-28T15:15:30.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Public Health has conducted inspections resulting in the closure of multiple blood banks due to sanitary and operational violations. In Santo Domingo Este, the facility CEDALAB was ordered to close after being found to be operating without a mandatory sanitary license. Inspectors identified deficiencies including improper handling of blood samples, inadequate equipment maintenance, poor refrigeration, and mismanagement of biological waste. While the owner claimed to hold a “no objection to plans” certification, authorities stated this did not constitute a legal operating permit. In Moca, Espaillat province, the Ministry closed Banco de Sangre Cibao BSC 24/7. Technical inspectors reported significant deficiencies in the storage and disposal of blood and medical instruments, noting the use of domestic-style refrigerators instead of medical-grade equipment. Other violations included the absence of reagents for Hepatitis C testing, improper separation of technical areas, and inadequate disposal systems for infectious waste. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Ministry of Public Health closes blood bank in Moca The Dominican Republic Ministry of Public Health closed the Banco de Sangre Cibao BSC 24/7 in Moca due to sanitary violations, including improper blood storage and lack of essential medical reagents. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ministry-of-public-health-closes-blood-bank-in-moca ### 2026-08-22: Ministry of Public Health closes unlicensed blood bank in Santo Domingo Este The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Public Health closed CEDALAB, a blood bank in Santo Domingo Este, for operating without a license and violating multiple sanitary and safety regulations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ministry-of-public-health-closes-unlicensed-blood-bank-in-santo-domingo-este --- Cite as: Dominican Republic blood bank sanitary closures. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-blood-bank-sanitary-closures