# Medical outreach initiatives in the Dominican Republic > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/medical-outreach-initiatives-in-the-dominican-republic > Updated: 2026-08-15T03:22:51.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Medical outreach initiatives have been conducted in the Dominican Republic to provide free healthcare services to local communities. In July 2026, the Department of Airports and the Navy, alongside other institutions, organized a multidisciplinary operation in Monte Plata. This initiative provided approximately fifteen medical specialties and various supplies, such as medication and wheelchairs, to an estimated two to three thousand residents. In August 2026, the Dominican Ministry of Health and the U.S. Southern Command executed ‘Misión Amistad 2026’ in La Vega. This mission provided consultations in specialties including dentistry, ophthalmology, and pediatrics to approximately 1,900 people. Officials noted that such sanitary cooperation aims to improve healthcare access and strengthen bilateral relations. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Dominican Republic and U.S. Southern Command provide free medical services in La Vega The Dominican Ministry of Health and U.S. Southern Command provided free medical services to 1,900 people in La Vega through the Misión Amistad 2026 initiative. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-and-us-southern-command-provide-free-medical-services-in-la-vega ### 2026-07-18: Dominican Airport Authority and Navy hold large multidisciplinary medical outreach in Monte Plata Dominican Airport Authority and Navy delivered a free multidisciplinary medical outreach in Monte Plata, providing over 15 specialties to up to 3,000 residents and distributing food, wheelchairs and other aid. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-airport-authority-and-navy-hold-large-multidisciplinary-medical-outreach-in-monte-plata --- Cite as: Medical outreach initiatives in the Dominican Republic. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/medical-outreach-initiatives-in-the-dominican-republic