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Dominican Republic public health and disease prevention

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The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Health continues to promote disease prevention and holistic well-being, warning against the excessive consumption of salt, saturated fats, and processed foods. Authorities note these habits contribute foods to weight gain, high blood pressure, and chronic conditions such as combat obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Recommended mitigations include diets rich in vegetables, lean proteins, and complex carbohydrates, alongside physical activity, adequate sleep, and the avoidance of alcohol, tobacco, and chronic stress. Recent epidemiological Epidemiological data shows indicates a concerning significant rise in leptospirosis. As of week 33 of 2026, leptospirosis compared to 2025. According to the National Epidemiological Surveillance System (Sinave) (Sinave), the country has recorded 272 confirmed cases and at least 19 deaths year-to-date. This represents a notable increase over the same period in 2025, which saw 115 cases and 11 deaths. The zoonotic disease, transmitted through via contact with water, soil, water or surfaces soil contaminated by the urine of infected animals—primarily animal urine—primarily from rodents—poses a heightened risk higher risks during periods of heavy rain and flooding. Significant case counts have been identified in provinces including Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo, Espaillat, Duarte, and Peravia. Health officials recommend using protective gear like boots and gloves in flooded areas and controlling rodent populations. Dengue incidence has also seen an upward trend, with cumulative confirmed cases reaching 277 and one death reported. Recent data identified the circulation of the DENV-2 serotype in four of the nine new cases reported in the latest week. Despite this year-on-year increase, health officials maintain that dengue incidence remains within the ‘success zone’. Other infectious disease trends show mixed results. Dengue cases have reached a cumulative total of 224. Conversely, results: malaria cases have decreased by 82% compared to the previous year, totaling 126 cases, while cholera reports remain at zero. Maternal and infant mortality rates have also declined; declined, with maternal deaths stand at 76 for the year, compared to 105 in 2025, and infant deaths have dropped to at 1,049 from 1,134 in for the previous year.

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  1. 2026-09-06 22:30 UTC Dominican Republic public health and disease prevention
  2. 2026-09-05 12:40 UTC Dominican Republic public health and disease prevention
  3. 2026-08-14 23:01 UTC Dominican Republic public health and disease prevention
  4. 2026-08-14 11:41 UTC Dominican Republic public health and disease prevention

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